Media Statements

Collection of Media Accreditation for the BRICS Ministers’ Meeting

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Alert   30 May 2023   Collection of Media Accreditation for the BRICS Ministers’ Meeting   The Department of...
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BRICS Conferences Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   30 May 2023   BRICS Conferences Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges   On 29 May 2023, the Department...
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Media Alert: Collection of Media Accreditation for the BRICS Ministers’ Meeting

2023 May - 2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) wishes to advise the media that the collection of accreditation cards for...
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Minister Pandor to attend the Launch of the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Lomé, Togo

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   21 May 2023   Minister Pandor to attend the Launch of the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Lomé,...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in China on an Official Visit

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   20 May 2023   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in China on an Official Visit   The Deputy...
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Minister Pandor concludes successful Official Visit to Portugal

2023 2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   19 May 2023   Minister Pandor concludes successful Official Visit to Portugal   The Minister of International...
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South Africa to host the Meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers in Cape Town

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Advisory   18 May 2023   South Africa to host the Meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers in Cape Town...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host his UK counterpart for bilateral talks

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   18 May 2023   Deputy Minister Botes to host his UK counterpart for bilateral talks   The...
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Minister Pandor undertakes Official Visit to Portugal

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   17 May 2023   Minister Pandor undertakes Official Visit to Portugal   The Minister of International Relations...
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Official memorial service for the late Ambassador Masetlha

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Invite   17 May 2023   Official memorial service for the late Ambassador Masetlha   The Department of International...
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Government welcomes African Peace Leaders mission to Russia and Ukraine

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   16 May 2023   Government welcomes African Peace Leaders mission to Russia and Ukraine   Government has...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address the Opening Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Alert   14 May 2023   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address the Opening Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament...
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Ambassador Masetlha’s passing

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   14 May 2023   Ambassador Masetlha's passing   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is...
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President’s Special Envoys to brief the media

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Advisory   12 May 2023   President’s Special Envoys to brief the media   The Special Envoys sent recently...
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The South African Government demarches the US Ambassador

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Press Statement   12 May 2023   The South African Government demarches the US Ambassador   The Department of International...
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President Ramaphosa to host Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on an Official Visit

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   12 May 2023   President Ramaphosa to host Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on an Official...
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South Africa and Norway join the international community in commemorating the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, in the Occupied West Bank

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   12 May 2023   South Africa and Norway join the international community in commemorating the killing of...
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Presidency responds to claims of weapons supply to Russia made by the US Ambassador

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   11 May 2023   Presidency responds to claims of weapons supply to Russia made by the US...
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Deputy President Mashatile to host Vice President Márquez of Colombia for an Official Visit to South Africa

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   10 May 2023   Deputy President Mashatile to host Vice President Márquez of Colombia for an Official...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 10 May 2023

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 10 May 2023   A. Issues in the environment   10 May – 29th...
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Minister Pandor to deliver DIRCO’s Budget Vote Speech on Wednesday, 10 May 2023 at 15h00 at the Goodhope Chambers in Parliament

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Advisory   08 May 2023   Minister Pandor to deliver DIRCO’s Budget Vote Speech on Wednesday, 10 May 2023...
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Communiqué of the Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit, Plus SADC Troika and Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) Troop Contributing Countries (TCCS), 08 May 2023

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
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President Ramaphosa concludes a Working Visit in Namibia to participate in the SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   8 May 2023   President Ramaphosa concludes a Working Visit in Namibia to participate in the SADC...
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President Ramaphosa to participate in SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit in Namibia

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   8 May 2023   President Ramaphosa to participate in SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit in Namibia  ...
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The South African Government welcomes the start of pre-negotiation talks between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   08 May 2023   The South African Government welcomes the start of pre-negotiation talks between the Sudanese...
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Communiqué of the 11th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region Bujumbura, 6 May 2023

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Bujumbura for the 11th ROM Summit

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   6 May 2023   President Ramaphosa arrives in Bujumbura for the 11th ROM Summit   President Cyril...
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Message of condolence following mass shooting in Belgrade, Serbia

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   5 May 2023   Message of condolence following mass shooting in Belgrade, Serbia   In this regard,...
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Minister Pandor concludes successful Working Visit to Mauritius

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   04 May 2023   Minister Pandor concludes successful Working Visit to Mauritius   The Minister of International...
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President Ramaphosa to attend ROM Summit in Bujumbura, Burundi

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   4 May 2023   President Ramaphosa to attend ROM Summit in Bujumbura, Burundi   President Cyril Ramaphosa...
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Minister Pandor arrives in Port Louis on a Working Visit

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   02 May 2023   Minister Pandor arrives in Port Louis on a Working Visit   The Minister...
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Minister Pandor on the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa Statement

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   02 May 2023   Minister Pandor on the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa Statement...
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Minister Pandor undertakes Working Visit to Mauritius

2023 May - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   01 May 2023   Minister Pandor undertakes Working Visit to Mauritius   The Minister of International Relations...
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Minister Pandor to receive South Africans evacuated from Sudan

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Advisory   29 April 2023   Minister Pandor to receive South Africans evacuated from Sudan   The Minister of...
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Update re: South Africans evacuated from Sudan

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Advisory   29 April 2023   Update re: South Africans evacuated from Sudan   The Department of International Relations...
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Minister Pandor to receive South Africans evacuated from Sudan

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Advisory   28 April 2023   Minister Pandor to receive South Africans evacuated from Sudan   The Minister of...
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Evacuation of South African nationals from Sudan

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   26 April 2023   Evacuation of South African nationals from Sudan   The South African Government is...
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Joint Statement by BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Cape Town, South Africa, 26 April 2023

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 April 2023

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 April 2023   ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT   SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2023...
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Deputy Minister Botes to launch the Romania Assistance Programme for Township and Rural Schools in South Africa

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Invite   24 April 2023   Deputy Minister Botes to launch the Romania Assistance Programme for Township and Rural...
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President Ramaphosa concerned about the situation in Sudan

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   21 April 2023   President Ramaphosa concerned about the situation in Sudan   The South African Government...
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Statement on the Cabinet discussions on energy of 19 April 2023

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Statement on the Cabinet discussions on energy of 19 April 2023   Cabinet was briefed about the current state of...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Niinistö for a State Visit

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   19 April 2023   President Ramaphosa to host President Niinistö for a State Visit   President Cyril...
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Message to South African citizens stranded in Sudan

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   19 April 2023   Message to South African citizens stranded in Sudan   The South African Government...
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Minister Pandor to host the Norway Minister of Foreign Affairs for High-Level Consultations

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Invite   17 April 2023   Minister Pandor to host the Norway Minister of Foreign Affairs for High-Level Consultations...
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South Africa calls for cessation of hostilities in Sudan

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   15 April 2023   South Africa calls for cessation of hostilities in Sudan   The Government of...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Geingob of Namibia for a State Visit

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   14 April 2023   President Ramaphosa to host President Geingob of Namibia for a State Visit  ...
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South Africa hosts Fifth Investment Conference

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   11 April 2023   South Africa hosts Fifth Investment Conference   President Cyril Ramaphosa will open and...
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South Africa condemns the Israeli attacks on Palestinian Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   05 April 2023   South Africa condemns the Israeli attacks on Palestinian Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa...
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Minister Pandor arrives in Yaoundé, Cameroon for an Official Working Visit

2023 April - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   03 April 2023   Minister Pandor arrives in Yaoundé, Cameroon for an Official Working Visit   The...
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Deputy Minister Botes hosts first BRICS roadshow in Mpumalanga

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Invite   31 March 2023   Deputy Minister Botes hosts first BRICS roadshow in Mpumalanga   The Deputy Minister...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 29 March 2023

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 29 March 2023   A. Issues in the environment   Electricity   1.1. The...
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Minister Pandor to host the 17th Session of the SA–Russia Joint Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Advisory   29 March 2023   Minister Pandor to host the 17th Session of the SA–Russia Joint Inter-Governmental Committee...
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Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa – Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Invite   27 March 2023   Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa – Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism...
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Minister Pandor to host her Sri Lankan counterpart HE Mr Ali Sabry in a Bilateral Meeting

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Advisory   22 March 2023   Minister Pandor to host her Sri Lankan counterpart, HE Mr Ali Sabry in...
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Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to the DRC

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   21 March 2023   Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to the DRC   The Minister of International...
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Minister Pandor to meet her DRC counterpart for Political Consultations

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   20 March 2023   Minister Pandor to meet her DRC counterpart for Political Consultations   The Minister...
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Minister Pandor to host the Inaugural Charlotte Maxeke African Women Leadership Awards in Gauteng

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Alert   19 March 2023   Minister Pandor to host the Inaugural Charlotte Maxeke African Women Leadership Awards in...
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Minister Pandor in Kinshasa for SADC and SA – DRC Meetings

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   18 March 2023   Minister Pandor in Kinshasa for SADC and SA – DRC Meetings   The...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful Working Visit to West Africa

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   18 March 2023   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful Working Visit to West Africa   The Deputy...
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President Ramaphosa to host State Visit by Their Majesties the King and the Queen of the Belgians

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   17 March 2023   President Ramaphosa to host State Visit by Their Majesties the King and the...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini undertakes Official Working Visit to West Africa

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   15 March 2023   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini undertakes Official Working Visit to West Africa   The Deputy...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 15 March 2023

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 15 March 2023   At its meeting on Wednesday, 15 March 2023, Cabinet welcomed...
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President Ramaphosa offers condolences to nations affected by Cyclone Freddy

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   14 March 2023   President Ramaphosa offers condolences to nations affected by Cyclone Freddy   President Cyril...
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Minister Pandor to co-chair South Africa – Tanzania Ministerial Bi-National Commission

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Invite   14 March 2023   Minister Pandor to co-chair South Africa – Tanzania Ministerial Bi-National Commission   The...
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President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate to South Africa

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   13 March 2023   President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate to South...
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South Africa observes Commonwealth Day

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   13 March 2023   South Africa observes Commonwealth Day   On 13 March 2023, member countries of...
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Minister Pandor to co-chair South Africa – Tanzania Ministerial Bi-National Commission

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Invite   13 March 2023   Minister Pandor to co-chair South Africa – Tanzania Ministerial Bi-National Commission   The...
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President to host Her Excellency President Hassan of Tanzania for State Visit

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   12 March 2023   President to host Her Excellency President Hassan of Tanzania for State Visit  ...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the keynote address at the Annual Forbes Africa Leading Women’s Summit 2023

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   07 March 2023   Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the keynote address at the Annual Forbes Africa...
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South Africa observes the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   07 March 2023   South Africa observes the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day   Today, 7...
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Minister Naledi Pandor concludes her visit to New Delhi, India, where she attended the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting and 2023 Raisina Dialogue

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   04 March 2023   Minister Naledi Pandor concludes her visit to New Delhi, India, where she attended...
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Message of condolence following the deaths and injuries from a rail crash in the Hellenic Republic

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   03 March 2023   Message of condolence following the deaths and injuries from a rail crash in...
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President Ramaphosa to host President of Tanzania on a State Visit

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Alert   02 March 2023   President Ramaphosa to host President of Tanzania on a State Visit   President...
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Statement on resignation of Deputy President David Mabuza

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   1 March 2023   Statement on resignation of Deputy President David Mabuza   The Presidency wishes to...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 1 March 2023

2023 March - 2023 Media Statements
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 1 March 2023   A. Issues In The Environment   2023 Budget Speech  ...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit by the President of the Republic of Uganda, HE Yoweri Museveni, to Pretoria, South Africa, 28 February 2023

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit by the President of the Republic of Uganda, HE Yoweri Museveni,...
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Minister Naledi Pandor attends the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting and 2023 Raisina Dialogue in India

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   28 February 2023   Minister Naledi Pandor attends the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting and 2023 Raisina Dialogue...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to participate in the High-Level Segment of the UN Human Rights Council

February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement 26 February 2023 The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will participate in the...
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ICTS Cluster Media Briefing to update on International, Trade and Security matters

February - 2023 Media Statements
MEDIA ADVISORY Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa in his capacity as the Co-Chair of the International...
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Minister Pandor to host her Sierra Leonese Counterpart, Prof. David J Francis in Cape Town, on Friday, 24 February 2023

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   23 February 2023   Minister Pandor to host her Sierra Leonese Counterpart, Prof. David J Francis in...
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Explanation of vote on Resolution A/ES-11/L.7 on Ukraine during the 11th UNGA ESS, Thursday, 23 February 2023

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   23 February 2023   Explanation of vote on Resolution A/ES-11/L.7 on Ukraine during the 11th UNGA ESS,...
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Postponement of the Media Briefing by Minister Pandor on the AU outcomes

February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement 22 February 2023 This note serves to inform the media about the postponement of the media briefing on...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will host his Ugandan counterpart, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for a State Visit to Pretoria on Tuesday, 28 February 2023

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   22 February 2023   President Cyril Ramaphosa will host his Ugandan counterpart, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for...
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Minister Pandor to brief the media on the outcomes of the AU Summit

February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Invite 22 February 2023 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will brief the media on...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to host her counterpart from the Philippines in Pretoria

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   22 February 2023   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will host...
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Minister Pandor to address the opening ceremony of the International Congress of Human Genetics in Cape Town

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Advisory   22 February 2023   Minister Pandor to address the opening ceremony of the International Congress of Human...
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President welcomes AU Summit focus on continent’s progress

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   19 February 2023   President welcomes AU Summit focus on continent's progress   President Cyril Ramaphosa has...
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Ethiopia for the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   17 February 2023   President Ramaphosa arrives in Ethiopia for the 36th Ordinary Session of the African...
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President Ramaphosa attends the 36th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   16 February 2023   President Ramaphosa attends the 36th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 15 February 2023

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 15 February 2023   A. Issues in the environment   State of the Nation...
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Minister Pandor to host H.E. Mr Ramtane Lamamra, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement 12 February 2023 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host H.E. Mr Ramtane...
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Establishment of the Ministerial Committee on the Efficient Management of the Annual Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimages

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   10 February 2023   Establishment of the Ministerial Committee on the Efficient Management of the Annual Hajj...
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Klapmuts Community hosts an event to thank Minister Pandor for getting them a school

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Advisory   09 February 2023   Klapmuts Community hosts an event to thank Minister Pandor for getting them a...
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Minister Pandor to host the Annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Alert   07 February 2023   Minister Pandor to host the Annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town   The...
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President Ramaphosa offers condolences to Governments and People of Türkiye and Syria

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   6 February 2023   President Ramaphosa offers condolences to Governments and People of Türkiye and Syria  ...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini hosts Bangladesh’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

2023 February - 2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   02 February 2023   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini hosts Bangladesh’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs   The...
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Communiqué of the Extra-Ordinary SADC Troika Summit, 31 January 2023

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Communiqué of the Extra-Ordinary SADC Troika Summit, 31 January 2023   The Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit of Heads of State...
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Message of condolence following the death and injuries from an earthquake in Islamic Republic of Iran

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   31 January 2023   Message of condolence following the death and injuries from an earthquake in Islamic...
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South Africa hosts First BRICS meeting in Bela Bela

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Alert   31 January 2023   South Africa hosts First BRICS meeting in Bela Bela   As Chair of...
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President Ramaphosa to participate in Extraordinary Summit of SADC Organ Troika

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   30 January 2023   President Ramaphosa to participate in Extraordinary Summit of SADC Organ Troika   President...
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Deputy Minister Botes opens the African Regional Seminar on the Universalisation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   30 January 2023   Deputy Minister Botes opens the African Regional Seminar on the Universalisation of the...
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MTN tax liability dispute with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Statement   27 January 2023   MTN tax liability dispute with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)   The Minister of...
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Minister Pandor congratulates Adv Mojankunyane Gumbi on her appointment as the UN Special Adviser for Addressing Racism in the Workplace

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Press Statement   27 January 2023   Minister Pandor congratulates Adv Mojankunyane Gumbi on her appointment as the UN Special...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the Keynote Address at the annual Kgoshi Mampuru II Commemoration

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Advisory   26 January 2023   Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the Keynote Address at the annual Kgoshi Mampuru...
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Minister Pandor to co-chair SA – EU Ministerial Political Dialogue with EU High Representative, Mr Borrell

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Invite   25 January 2023   Minister Pandor to co-chair SA – EU Ministerial Political Dialogue with EU High...
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Media arrangements for the SA – Russia Ministerial Meeting

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Alert 22 January 2023 Media arrangements for the SA – Russia Ministerial Meeting   The Minister of International Relations...
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Minister Pandor to host the Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Invite   22 January 2023   Minister Pandor to host the Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic   The...
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DIRCO DG visits Palestine for Political Consultations

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Statement 19 January 2023 DIRCO DG visits Palestine for Political Consultations   The Director-General of the Department of International...
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Minister Pandor to host her Russian counterpart for Bilateral Talks

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Invite 17 January 2023 Minister Pandor to host her Russian counterpart for Bilateral Talks   The Minister of International...
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Minister Pandor’s message of condolence to the Ginwala family

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Statement 13 January 2023 Minister Pandor's message of condolence to the Ginwala family   The Minister of International Relations...
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South Africa condemns riots in Brazil

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Statement 09 January 2023 South Africa condemns riots in Brazil   South Africa strongly condemns the events that took...
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Minister Pandor to host her Türkiysh counterpart in Pretoria

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Invite 08 January 2023 Minister Pandor to host her Türkiysh counterpart in Pretoria   The Minister of International Relations...
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South Africa’s Statement on the visit to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Press Statement 04 January 2023 South Africa’s Statement on the visit to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount by Israel’s National Security Minister...
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South Africa and the People’s Republic of China commemorate 25 years of Diplomatic Relations

2023 jan-2023 Media Statements
Media Statement 01 January 2023 South Africa and the People’s Republic of China commemorate 25 years of Diplomatic Relations Today,...
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Minister Pandor to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the Brazilian President-elect Mr Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President-elect, Mr Geraldo José Rodrigues Alckmin Filho on 01 January 2023

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Press Release   30 December 2022   Minister Pandor to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the Brazilian President-elect Mr Luiz...
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Minister Pandor to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the Brazilian President-elect Mr Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President-elect, Mr Geraldo José Rodrigues Alckmin Filho on 01 January 2023

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Press Release   30 December 2022   Minister Pandor to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the Brazilian President-elect Mr Luiz...
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President hails Pele as a global inspiration and champion of peace

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   30 December 2022   President hails Pele as a global inspiration and champion of peace   President...
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South African Statement on the Taliban’s ban on women from attending universities

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   24 December 2022   South African Statement on the Taliban’s ban on women from attending universities  ...
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South Africa condemns the scheduled executions of the seven university students in Myanmar

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Release   21 December 2022   South Africa condemns the scheduled executions of the seven university students in Myanmar...
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Minister Pandor leads the South African delegation to the United States – Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington DC

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   14 December 2022   Minister Pandor leads the South African delegation to the United States – Africa...
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Minister Pandor to address DIRCO’s end-of-the-year Media Briefing

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   11 December 2022   Minister Pandor to address DIRCO’s end-of-the-year Media Briefing   The Minister of International...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to Algeria

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   09 December 2022   Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to Algeria   The Deputy Minister...
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Minister Pandor to address the Plenary Session of the World Science Forum in Cape Tow

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   08 December 2022   Minister Pandor to address the Plenary Session of the World Science Forum in...
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Minister Pandor to address the Plenary Session of the World Science Forum in Cape Town

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   08 December 2022   Minister Pandor to address the Plenary Session of the World Science Forum in...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to host her Australian counterpart for Political Consultations

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   08 December 2022   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to host her Australian counterpart for Political Consultations   The...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to address the end-of-the-year Media Briefing

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   07 December 2022   Minister Naledi Pandor to address the end-of-the-year Media Briefing   The Minister of...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to address the end-of-the-year Media Briefing

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   07 December 2022   Minister Naledi Pandor to address the end-of-the-year Media Briefing   The Minister of...
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Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Algeria to take part in a High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   06 December 2022   Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Algeria to take part in a...
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South Africa and the Republic of Korea celebrate 30 years of Diplomatic Relations

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   01 December 2022   South Africa and the Republic of Korea celebrate 30 years of Diplomatic Relations...
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to bestow the Grand Star of the Order of Jerusalem on Minister Naledi Pandor, 02 December 2022

2022 December - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   01 December 2022   Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to bestow the Grand Star of the Order of...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 November 2022

2022 Media Statements Meeting November - 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 November 2022   A. Issues in the environment   1. Quarterly Labour Force...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host his Polish counterpart for Bilateral Political Consultations

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Media Statement   30 November 2022   Deputy Minister Botes to host his Polish counterpart for Bilateral Political Consultations  ...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to host her counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Mr George Onyeama, in Pretoria on 30 November 2022

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Media Invite   28 November 2022   Minister Naledi Pandor to host her counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of...
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Scam Alert regarding Legalisation Services

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Media Alert   23 November 2022   Scam Alert regarding Legalisation Services   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation...
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Message of condolences following the death and injuries from an earthquake in Indonesia

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Media Statement   22 November 2022   Message of condolences following the death and injuries from an earthquake in Indonesia...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in Bangladesh for the IORA Ministerial Meeting

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Media Statement   20 November 2022   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in Bangladesh for the IORA Ministerial Meeting   The...
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President embarks on State Visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Media Statement   20 November 2022   President embarks on State Visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 16 November 2022

2022 Media Statements Meeting November - 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 16 November 2022   A. Issues in the environment   1. Just Energy Transition...
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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes to host the Fourth Meeting of South Africa – Belgium Joint Commission

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Media Statement   07 November 2022   Deputy Minister Alvin Botes to host the Fourth Meeting of South Africa –...
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Joint Communiqué issued by the Honourable Ministers Ambassador Albert Shingiro and Dr Naledi Pandor at the Inaugural Session of the Burundi – South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), held on 4 November 2022, Bujumbura

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Joint Communiqué issued by the Honourable Ministers Ambassador Albert Shingiro and Dr Naledi Pandor at the Inaugural Session of the...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to Eastern Europe

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Media Statement   03 November 2022   Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to Eastern Europe   The Deputy...
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South Africa welcomes the agreement for peace in Ethiopia

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Media Statement   03 November 2022   South Africa welcomes the agreement for peace in Ethiopia   The South African...
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Unveiling of the First Nelson Mandela Statue in Bulgaria

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Media Statement   03 November 2022   Unveiling of the First Nelson Mandela Statue in Bulgaria   The official unveiling...
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Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Bujumbura, Burundi to co-chair an Inaugural Session of the South Africa – Burundi Joint Commission for Cooperation on 04 November 2022

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Media Statement   03 November 2022   Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Bujumbura, Burundi to co-chair an Inaugural...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 2 November 2022

2022 Media Statements Meeting November - 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 2 November 2022   A. Issues in the environment   1. Presidential Summit on...
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Media Briefing on AU-led negotiations for peace in Ethiopia

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
Media Alert   02 November 2022   Media Briefing on AU-led negotiations for peace in Ethiopia   The High Representative...
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Joint Statement between the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Tigray Peoples’ Liberation Front (TPLF), 2 November 2022

2022 Media Statements November - 2022
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President Ramaphosa sends messages of condolence to India and Somalia

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   31 October 2022   President Ramaphosa sends messages of condolence to India and Somalia   President Cyril...
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President Ramaphosa congratulates Mr Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva following successful election

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   31 October 2022   President Ramaphosa congratulates Mr Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva following successful election  ...
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President Ramaphosa sends message of condolences to South Korea following Seoul tragedy

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   30 October 2022   President Ramaphosa sends message of condolences to South Korea following Seoul tragedy  ...
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Joint Declaration at the conclusion of the Official Visit of his Excellency the President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of South Africa

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Joint Declaration at the conclusion of the Official Visit of his Excellency the President of the Government of the Kingdom...
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Deputy Minister Botes in Türkiye for Bilateral Political Consultations

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   29 October 2022   Deputy Minister Botes in Türkiye for Bilateral Political Consultations   The Deputy Minister...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful visit to the Central Africa Region

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   26 October 2022   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful visit to the Central Africa Region   The...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Sánchez of Spain

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   26 October 2022   President Ramaphosa to host President Sánchez of Spain   President Cyril Ramaphosa will...
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Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Georgia for Political Consultations

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   25 October 2022   Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Georgia for Political Consultations   The Deputy Minister...
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Deputy Minister Botes visits Eastern Europe for Political Consultations

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   23 October 2022   Deputy Minister Botes visits Eastern Europe for Political Consultations   The Deputy Minister...
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DIRCO hosts Diplomatic Fair in Pretoria

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Alert   21 October 2022   DIRCO hosts Diplomatic Fair in Pretoria   The Department of International Relations and...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 19 October 2022

2022 Media Statements Meeting October - 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 19 October 2022   A. Issues in the environment   1. Water security  ...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini begins three-nation tour of the Central Africa Region

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   19 October 2022   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini begins three-nation tour of the Central Africa Region   The...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit by HE Mr Brahim Ghali, President of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, to the Republic of South Africa. 18 October 2022

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit by HE Mr Brahim Ghali, President of the Saharawi Arab Democratic...
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President Ramaphosa to host President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain on an Official Visit

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   18 October 2022   President Ramaphosa to host President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain...
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Minister Pandor to deliver the closing keynote address at the FT Africa Summit in London

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   17 October 2022   Minister Pandor to deliver the closing keynote address at the FT Africa Summit...
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South Africa and Saudi Arabia cements relations as President Ramaphosa concludes State Visit

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   16 October 2022   South Africa and Saudi Arabia cements relations as President Ramaphosa concludes State Visit...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to the Czech Republic and Lithuania

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   15 October 2022   Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to the Czech Republic and Lithuania...
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Saudi Arabia on a State Visit

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   14 October 2022   President Ramaphosa arrives in Saudi Arabia on a State Visit   His Excellency...
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Minister Pandor concludes successful Working Visit to Korea and Japan

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   13 October 2022   Minister Pandor concludes successful Working Visit to Korea and Japan   The Minister...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini on a Working Visit to the Seychelles

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   13 October 2022   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini on a Working Visit to the Seychelles   The Deputy...
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President Ramaphosa to host President of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic for a State Visit

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   13 October 2022   President Ramaphosa to host President of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic for a...
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Deputy Minister Botes undertakes an Official Visit to Lithuania

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   12 October 2022   Deputy Minister Botes undertakes an Official Visit to Lithuania   The Deputy Minister...
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Minister Pandor arrives in Japan on a Working Visit

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   12 October 2022   Minister Pandor arrives in Japan on a Working Visit   The Minister of...
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Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa – Czech Republic Political Consultations

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   09 October 2022   Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa – Czech Republic Political Consultations...
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Minister Pandor to co-chair the inaugural Korea – South Africa Joint Cooperation Commission (JCC) and pay a Working Visit to Japan

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   09 October 2022   Minister Pandor to co-chair the inaugural Korea – South Africa Joint Cooperation Commission...
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The Government of the Republic of South Africa extends its deepest condolences to the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand following the death of many Thai citizens and children during a mass shooting at a children’s day-care centre in the Northern Thai Province of Nong Bua Lamphu, on 6 October 2022

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   08 October 2022   The Government of the Republic of South Africa extends its deepest condolences to...
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Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Irish Solidarity with Anti-Apartheid Struggle in South Africa Exhibition

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
Media Statement   05 October 2022   Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Irish Solidarity with Anti-Apartheid...
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Why is the Brenthurst Foundation obsessed with Ukraine – what about Palestine, Yemen, Libya, Western Sahara? Daily Maverick, by Clayson Monyela, 4 October 2022

2022 October - 2022 Uncategorized
Why is the Brenthurst Foundation obsessed with Ukraine – what about Palestine, Yemen, Libya, Western Sahara? Daily Maverick, by Clayson...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes visit to West Africa

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Statement   30 September 2022   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes visit to West Africa   The Deputy Minister of...
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Minister Pandor to address the Second Charlotte Maxeke Breakfast with Female Heads of Mission

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Alert   30 September 2022   Minister Pandor to address the Second Charlotte Maxeke Breakfast with Female Heads of...
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Minister Pandor concludes visit to the United States

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Statement   28 September 2022   Minister Pandor concludes visit to the United States   The Minister of International...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to travel to West Africa to hand over vaccines

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Statement   26 September 2022   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to travel to West Africa to hand over vaccines  ...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful Working Visit to South America

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Statement   22 September 2022   Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful Working Visit to South America   The Deputy...
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Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations on the margins of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 22 September 2022

2022 Meeting September - 2022
Media Statement   22 September 2022   Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations on the margins...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 21 September 2022

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 21 September 2022   A. Issues in the environment   1. Energy  ...
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Minister Pandor to deliver SA’s statement to the UN General Assembly

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Alert   21 September 2022   Minister Pandor to deliver SA’s statement to the UN General Assembly   The...
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Minister Pandor arrives in New York to lead SA’s delegation to UNGA77

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Statement   19 September 2022   Minister Pandor arrives in New York to lead SA’s delegation to UNGA77  ...
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Deputy Minister Botes visits Chile to strengthen bilateral relations

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Statement   18 September 2022   Deputy Minister Botes visits Chile to strengthen bilateral relations   The Deputy Minister...
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Deputy Minister Botes on an official visit to Venezuela

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Statement   15 September 2022   Deputy Minister Botes on an official visit to Venezuela   The Deputy Minister...
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Washington for Working Visit

2022 September - 2022
Media Statement   15 September 2022   President Ramaphosa arrives in Washington for Working Visit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has...
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Minister Pandor to address the Council on Foreign Relations and hold a bilateral meeting with the Secretary of the State – Mr Antony Blinken in Washington DC

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Statement   14 September 2022   Minister Pandor to address the Council on Foreign Relations and hold a bilateral...
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Deputy President Mabuza to attend the inauguration of the President-elect of Kenya

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Statement   12 September 2022   Deputy President Mabuza to attend the inauguration of the President-elect of Kenya  ...
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Minister Pandor to brief the media on President Ramaphosa’s visit to the USA

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Alert   11 September 2022   Minister Pandor to brief the media on President Ramaphosa’s visit to the USA...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences to the British Royal Family

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Statement   08 September 2022   President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences to the British Royal Family   President Cyril...
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Message of condolences following the flash floods in the Republic of the Sudan

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Media Statement   1 September 2022   Message of condolences following the flash floods in the Republic of the Sudan...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 31 August 2022

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 31 August 2022   A. Issues in the environment   1. Economy  ...
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Minister Naledi Pandor attends the 48th Edition of the Intelligence on the World, Europe and Italy Forum, in Italy

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   31 August 2022   Minister Naledi Pandor attends the 48th Edition of the Intelligence on the World,...
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South Africa sends message of condolence and solidarity to Pakistan following the devastating floods experienced during the current Monsoon season

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   30 August 2022   South Africa sends message of condolence and solidarity to Pakistan following the devastating...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful visit to the Middle East Region

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   28 August 2022   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful visit to the Middle East Region   The...
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Statement on the conclusion of the 10th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, United Nations, New York, 26 August 2022

2022 August - 2022
Media Statement   27 August 2022   Statement on the conclusion of the 10th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to lead the South African delegation to the Eighth TICAD Summit in Tunis, Tunisia on 27 – 28 August 2022

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   25 August 2022   Minister Naledi Pandor to lead the South African delegation to the Eighth TICAD...
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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula and DIRCO lead support drive for SA re-election to ICAO Council

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Alert   24 August 2022   Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula and DIRCO lead support drive for SA re-election to...
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Ongoing court process in respect of the decision to provide Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba through the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Press Release   24 August 2022   Ongoing court process in respect of the decision to provide Humanitarian Assistance to...
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Joint Communiqué of the 10th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting

2022 Media Statements September - 2022
Joint Communiqué of the 10th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting   1. The Minister of External Affairs of the Republic...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on a Working Visit to the Levant region

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   19 August 2022   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on a Working Visit to the Levant region  ...
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Minister Pandor to interact with Khayamandi Community on Gender-Based Violence

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   19 August 2022   Minister Pandor to interact with Khayamandi Community on Gender-Based Violence   The Minister...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 17 August 2022

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 17 August 2022   Issues in the Environment   1. Energy   1.1....
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President Ramaphosa departs SA for DRC to participate in the 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   16 August 2022   President Ramaphosa departs SA for DRC to participate in the 42nd Ordinary Summit...
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Kinshasa, DRC for the 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   16 August 2022   President Ramaphosa arrives in Kinshasa, DRC for the 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC...
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President Ramaphosa to participate in 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   14 August 2022   President Ramaphosa to participate in 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC   President Cyril...
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Deputy Minister Botes to address International Youth Day commemoration event in Bloemfontein

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   11 August 2022   Deputy Minister Botes to address International Youth Day commemoration event in Bloemfontein  ...
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Minister Pandor hosts her Zimbabwean counterpart

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Alert   09 August 2022   Minister Pandor hosts her Zimbabwean counterpart   At the invitation of Dr Naledi...
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South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   06 August 2022   South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza   The Department of International Relations...
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Minister Pandor to speak at South Africa – Botswana Heritage Day Celebration event – 05 August 2022

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   04 August 2022   Minister Pandor to speak at South Africa – Botswana Heritage Day Celebration event...
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Minister Pandor to host US Secretary of State Blinken

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Alert   04 August 2022   Minister Pandor to host US Secretary of State Blinken   The Minister of...
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President to lead talks at High-Level South Africa – Botswana Business Roundtable

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   2 August 2022   President to lead talks at High-Level South Africa – Botswana Business Roundtable  ...
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Botswana and South Africa celebrate 28 Years of Bilateral Trade Relations

2022 August - 2022 Media Statements
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DIRCO to host a Symposium on South Africa’s National Interest Framework Document and its advancement in a Global Environment

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   29 July 2022   DIRCO to host a Symposium on South Africa’s National Interest Framework Document and...
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Minister Pandor congratulates Professor Tshilidzi Marwala on his appointment as the Rector of the United Nations University

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   25 July 2022   Minister Pandor congratulates Professor Tshilidzi Marwala on his appointment as the Rector of...
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Minister Pandor to address the Palestinian Heads of Mission in Africa Conference, Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria – 26 July 2022

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   25 July 2022   Minister Pandor to address the Palestinian Heads of Mission in Africa Conference, Sheraton...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Cuba

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   24 July 2022   Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Cuba   The Deputy Minister of...
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Update on media arrangements for the SADC MCO and Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit Plus the Kingdom of Eswatini

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   18 July 2022   Update on media arrangements for the SADC MCO and Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to participate in Nelson Mandela Day

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   15 July 2022   Minister Naledi Pandor to participate in Nelson Mandela Day   The Minister of...
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Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Cuba

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   15 July 2022   Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Cuba   The Deputy Minister of...
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Minister Pandor attends the 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union on 14 – 15 July 2022 in Lusaka, Zambia

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   14 July 2022   Minister Pandor attends the 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host United Kingdom’s Minister of Africa

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   11 July 2022   Deputy Minister Botes to host United Kingdom’s Minister of Africa   The Deputy...
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Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Uganda to co-chair the Second Session of the SA – Uganda JCC on 11 – 12 July 2022

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   10 July 2022   Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Uganda to co-chair the Second Session...
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Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the passing of former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe

2022 July- 2022
Media Statement   08 July 2022   Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the passing of former Prime Minister of...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 7 July 2022

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 7 July 2022   A. Issues in the Environment   1. Update on...
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South Africa to host an Extra-Ordinary Summit of the SADC Organ

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Alert   07 July 2022   South Africa to host an Extra-Ordinary Summit of the SADC Organ   The...
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Minister Pandor attends G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Bali, Indonesia

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   06 July 2022   Minister Pandor attends G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Bali, Indonesia   The Minister...
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Minister Pandor undertakes Official Visit to Singapore

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   03 July 2022   Minister Pandor undertakes Official Visit to Singapore   The Minister of International Relations...
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Spain and South Africa Joint Communiqué on the 14th Round of Bilateral Consultations held in Madrid, Spain, 1 July 2022

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Spain and South Africa Joint Communiqué on the 14th Round of Bilateral Consultations held in Madrid, Spain, 1 July 2022...
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South Africa calls for investigation into distressing number of deaths of African migrants attempting to cross the Morocco – Spain border

2022 June - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   30 June 2022   South Africa calls for investigation into distressing number of deaths of African migrants...
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South Africa and Spain to strengthen bilateral cooperation

2022 June - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   29 June 2022   South Africa and Spain to strengthen bilateral cooperation   The Deputy Minister of...
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Joint Communiqué of the Seventh Session of Bilateral Consultations between Portugal and South Africa

2022 June - 2022 Media Statements
Joint Communiqué of the Seventh Session of Bilateral Consultations between Portugal and South Africa   1. Portugal and South Africa...
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XIV BRICS Summit Beijing Declaration, 23-24 June 2022

2022 June - 2022 Media Statements
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Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Portugal for Bilateral Consultations

2022 June - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   23 June 2022   Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Portugal for Bilateral Consultations   The Deputy Minister...
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Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of 22 June 2022

2022 June - 2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of 22 June 2022   A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT   1. Climate Change...
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DIRCO and the Embassy of the State of Qatar to visit Limpopo as part of Mandela Month activities

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Alert   21 July 2022   DIRCO and the Embassy of the State of Qatar to visit Limpopo as...
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Minister Naledi Pandor leads a South African delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2022)

2022 June - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   21 June 2022   Minister Naledi Pandor leads a South African delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of...
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Deputy Minister Botes attending meeting in Vienna on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

2022 June - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   20 June 2022   Deputy Minister Botes attending meeting in Vienna on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons...
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Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to the Nordic region

2022 June - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   17 June 2022   Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to the Nordic region   The Minister of...
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Minister Pandor arrives in Sweden after successful visit to Finland

2022 June - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   15 June 2022   Minister Pandor arrives in Sweden after successful visit to Finland   The Minister...
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Minister Pandor arrives in Finland for the Nordic – Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

2022 June - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   13 June 2022   Minister Pandor arrives in Finland for the Nordic – Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting...
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President mourns passing of Former President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos

2022 July- 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   8 July 2022   President mourns passing of Former President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos   President Cyril...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 8 June 2022

2022 June - 2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 8 June 2022   A. Issues in the Environment   1. Economy   1.1....
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South Africa and Uruguay to hold inaugural Political Consultations

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   30 May 2022   South Africa and Uruguay to hold inaugural Political Consultations   The Deputy Minister...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 25 May 2022

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 25 May 2022   A. Issues in the environment   1. Recovery and...
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Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to Egypt to co-chair the Ninth South Africa – Egypt Joint Commission for Cooperation on 25 May 2022

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   24 May 2022   Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to Egypt to co-chair the Ninth...
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Joint Statement on the 10th Session of the Deputy Ministerial Working Group between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of South Africa held in Tehran on 23 May 2022 (corresponding to 2 Khor 1401)

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Joint Statement on the 10th Session of the Deputy Ministerial Working Group between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the...
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Investment Seminar to be held in Kimberley

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   22 May 2022   Investment Seminar to be held in Kimberley   The Deputy Minister of the...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to co-chair the 10th Session of the South Africa – Iran Deputy Ministerial Working Group

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   22 May 2022   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to co-chair the 10th Session of the South Africa –...
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DIRCO rejects reports of ISIS fighters returning to South Africa

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   21 May 2022   DIRCO rejects reports of ISIS fighters returning to South Africa   The Department...
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Standalone BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations Meeting and the first BRICS Plus Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   20 May 2022   Standalone BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations Meeting and the first...
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Investment Seminar to be held in Kimberley

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   20 May 2022   Investment Seminar to be held in Kimberley   The Deputy Minister of the...
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Minister Pandor to officially hand over computers to Zinikeleni Secondary School in Carolina, Mpumalanga Province

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   19 May 2022   Minister Pandor to officially hand over computers to Zinikeleni Secondary School in Carolina,...
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Economic Assistance Agreement with the Republic of Cuba

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   17 May 2022   Economic Assistance Agreement with the Republic of Cuba   The Minister of International...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in Geneva to Co-Chair the Fourth Capital Level Meeting of the Global Network of National Focal Points of Women, Peace and Security

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   17 May 2022   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in Geneva to Co-Chair the Fourth Capital Level Meeting...
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Minister Pandor to speak at the book launch – Beyond Fear: Reflections of a Freedom Fighter by late Former Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   16 May 2022   Minister Pandor to speak at the book launch - Beyond Fear: Reflections of...
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Minister Pandor to speak at two events in Cape Town marking the AU’s 20th anniversary

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   16 May 2022   Minister Pandor to speak at two events in Cape Town marking the AU’s...
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President extends condolences on passing of UAE President His Royal Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   14 May 2022   President extends condolences on passing of UAE President His Royal Highness Sheikh Khalifa...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 11 May 2022

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 11 May 2022   A. Issues in the environment   1. Disaster management...
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DIRCO condemns the killing of Aljazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Press Release   11 May 2022   DIRCO condemns the killing of Aljazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh   The Department...
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Minister Pandor to table the Department of International and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) Budget Vote

2022 May - 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   10 May 2022   Minister Pandor to table the Department of International and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) Budget Vote...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Embaló of Guinea Bissau on State Visit

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   25 April 2022   President Ramaphosa to host President Embaló of Guinea Bissau on State Visit  ...
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South Africa expresses concern at developments in Jerusalem

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   24 April 2022   South Africa expresses concern at developments in Jerusalem   South Africa is appalled...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in India to attend the Raisina Dialogue

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   24 April 2022   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in India to attend the Raisina Dialogue   The...
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President extends condolences on passing of former President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   23 April 2022   President extends condolences on passing of former President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya  ...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Fifth Session of the South Africa – Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC)

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Fifth Session of the South Africa – Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC)   1....
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President Ramaphosa to host President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana for a Bi-National Commission

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
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Minister Pandor and her counterpart to co-chair Ministerial Segment of the South Africa – Botswana BNC

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   20 April 2022   Minister Pandor and her counterpart to co-chair Ministerial Segment of the South Africa...
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President postpones Saudi Arabia visit to focus on Kwazulu-Natal disaster

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   16 April 2022   President postpones Saudi Arabia visit to focus on Kwazulu-Natal disaster   President Cyril...
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Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Gala Dinner function hosted by the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute to honour DIRCO’s role in preserving Mama Charlotte Maxeke’s legacy

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   09 April 2022   Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Gala Dinner function hosted...
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Media Briefing on ongoing Ukraine / Russia Conflict

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   07 April 2022   Media Briefing on ongoing Ukraine / Russia Conflict   The Minister of International...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 6 April 2022

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 6 April 2022   A. Issues in the environment   1. Fourth South Africa...
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President Ramaphosa to address Diplomatic Heads of Mission Conference

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   06 April 2022   President Ramaphosa to address Diplomatic Heads of Mission Conference   President Cyril Ramaphosa...
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SADC Troika Ministerial Meeting to take place on Sunday, 03 April

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
Media Alert   02 April 2022   SADC Troika Ministerial Meeting to take place on Sunday, 03 April   Members...
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Minister Pandor wishes Mr Dangor well as the new DG of DIRCO

2022 April - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   01 April 2022   Minister Pandor wishes Mr Dangor well as the new DG of DIRCO  ...
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Update on media arrangements for the SADC Organ Troika Plus the Republic of Mozambique and the Kingdom of eSwatini

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   31 March 2022   Update on media arrangements for the SADC Organ Troika Plus the Republic of...
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Explanation of Vote on the humanitarian resolution in Ukraine on the occasion of the Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly on 24 March 2022

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Explanation of Vote on the humanitarian resolution in Ukraine on the occasion of the Emergency Special Session of the General...
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South Africa calls for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine and dialogue, mediation and diplomacy to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict in the UN General Assembly

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   24 March 2022   South Africa calls for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine and dialogue, mediation and diplomacy...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 March 2022

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 March 2022   A. Issues in the environment   1. National State of...
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Minister Pandor on the Court Ruling regarding the South African Humanitarian Aid to Cuba

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   23 March 2022   Minister Pandor on the Court Ruling regarding the South African Humanitarian Aid to...
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South Africa to host SADC Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   22 March 2022   South Africa to host SADC Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit   The media are...
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South Africa Chairs the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   16 March 2022   South Africa Chairs the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of...
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South Africa observes Commonwealth Day

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   14 March 2022   South Africa observes Commonwealth Day   South Africa joins the other Commonwealth member...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Norway and Sweden

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   13 March 2022   Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Norway and Sweden   The Deputy...
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South Africa and Nepal sign new agreement

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   13 March 2022   South Africa and Nepal sign new agreement   The Acting Director-General of the...
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Minister Pandor to participate in the panel discussion “Revitalising Multilateralism: The United Nations and Beyond” in Turkey

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   12 March 2022   Minister Pandor to participate in the panel discussion “Revitalising Multilateralism: The United Nations...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of a Working Visit by His Excellency, Mr Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique, to the Republic of South Africa on 11 March 2022

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 9 March 2022

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 9 March 2022   A. Issues in the environment   1.  Russia-Ukraine conflict  ...
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Aspen partners with South African Government to evacuate South African Students from the Ukraine conflict

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
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Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Sweden for Political Consultations

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   08 March 2022   Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Sweden for Political Consultations   The Deputy Minister...
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Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Norway for Political Consultations

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   07 March 2022   Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Norway for Political Consultations   The Deputy Minister...
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South Africa’s statement in explanation of vote on Ukraine in the UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session, 2 March 2022

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   2 March 2022   South Africa’s statement in explanation of vote on Ukraine in the UN General...
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Minister Pandor to participate in the High-Level Segment of the 49th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland

2022 February - 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   27 February 2022   Minister Pandor to participate in the High-Level Segment of the 49th Session of...
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South African Government calls for a peaceful resolution of the escalating conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine

2022 February - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   24 February 2022   South African Government calls for a peaceful resolution of the escalating conflict between...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 February 2022

2022 February - 2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 February 2022   A. Issues in the environment   1. National Budget Speech...
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South African Government is concerned about the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine

2022 February - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   23 February 2022   South African Government is concerned about the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine  ...
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Joint Communiqué: South Africa – Ireland Second Joint Commission for Cooperation, Pretoria, 22 February 2022

2022 February - 2022 Media Statements
Joint Communiqué: South Africa – Ireland Second Joint Commission for Cooperation, Pretoria, 22 February 2022   South Africa hosted a...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host his Irish Counterpart for a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC)

2022 February - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   20 February 2022   Deputy Minister Botes to host his Irish Counterpart for a Joint Commission for...
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Minister Pandor to participate in the 58th Edition of the Munich Security Conference

2022 February - 2022 Media Statements
Media Advisory   17 February 2022   Minister Pandor to participate in the 58th Edition of the Munich Security Conference...
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DIRCO’s electricity account is up-to-date

2022 February - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   09 February 2022   DIRCO’s electricity account is up-to-date   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation...
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South Africa calls for cessation of violence and restoration of peace and rule of law in Myanmar

2022 February - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   03 February 2022   South Africa calls for cessation of violence and restoration of peace and rule...
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South Africa condemns the attempted coup d’état in Guinea-Bissau

2022 February - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   03 February 2022   South Africa condemns the attempted coup d’état in Guinea-Bissau   The Government of...
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President Ramaphosa undertakes working visit to Mozambique

2022 February - 2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   2 February 2022   President Ramaphosa undertakes working visit to Mozambique   President Cyril Ramaphosa, will undertake...
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Minister Pandor to participate in the 40th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council

2022 jan-2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   31 January 2022   Minister Pandor to participate in the 40th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive...
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Nominations are open for the Ubuntu Awards 2022

2022 jan-2022 Media Statements
Media Release   30 January 2022   Nominations are open for the Ubuntu Awards 2022   The Department of International...
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South Africa has maintained a consistent position on the Israel – Palestine question

2022 jan-2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   27 January 2022   South Africa has maintained a consistent position on the Israel – Palestine question...
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Statement on the Cabinet Lekgotla and Special Cabinet Meeting of 27 and 28 January 2022

2022 2022 jan-2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Lekgotla and Special Cabinet Meeting of 27 and 28 January 2022   A. CABINET LEKGOTLA  ...
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Opening of the Ministerial Segment of the South Africa – Mozambique BNC

2022 March - 2022 Media Statements
Media Invite   08 March 2022   Opening of the Ministerial Segment of the South Africa – Mozambique BNC  ...
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South Africa condemns the coup d’état in Burkina Faso

2022 jan-2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   25 January 2022   South Africa condemns the coup d’état in Burkina Faso   The Government of...
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South Africa condemns attacks directed at targets in the United Arab Emirates

2022 jan-2022 Media Statements
Media Statement   18 January 2022   South Africa condemns attacks directed at targets in the United Arab Emirates  ...
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Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of Thursday, 30 December 2021

2021 2021 December - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of Thursday, 30 December 2021   Handover of the first part of State Capture...
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Joint Statement by South African Government and the African Vaccination Acquisition Trust

2021 December - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   17 December 2021   Joint Statement by South African Government and the African Vaccination Acquisition Trust  ...
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The Netherlands donates €750,000 to the Solidarity Fund

2021 December - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   17 December 2021   The Netherlands donates €750,000 to the Solidarity Fund   The Minister of International...
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Minister Pandor to participate in a Virtual Dialogue: How to End Vaccine Apartheid

2021 December - 2021 Media Statements
Media Advisory   16 December 2021   Minister Pandor to participate in a Virtual Dialogue: How to End Vaccine Apartheid...
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Minister Pandor to address end-of-year Media Briefing

2021 December - 2021 Media Statements
Media Alert   13 December 2021   Minister Pandor to address end-of-year Media Briefing   The Minister of International Relations...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 8 December 2021

2021 2021 December - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 8 December 2021   A. Issues of the environment   1. International Anti-Corruption Day...
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Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing on of Ambassador Mabuza

2021 December - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   08 December 2021   Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing on of Ambassador Mabuza   The...
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Minister Naledi Pandor’s message of condolences to Dr Ebrahim Ebrahim family

2021 December - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   07 December 2021   Minister Naledi Pandor’s message of condolences to Dr Ebrahim Ebrahim family   The...
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Statement by the Government of the Republic of South Africa on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Press Release   29 November 2021   Statement by the Government of the Republic of South Africa on the International...
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South Africa welcomes Indian Cricket Teams

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   29 November 2021   South Africa welcomes Indian Cricket Teams   The South African Government wishes to...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Denmark and Finland

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   28 November 2021   Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Denmark and Finland   The Deputy...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to attend China – Africa Ministerial Conference in Senegal

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   27 November 2021   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to attend China – Africa Ministerial Conference in Senegal  ...
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South Africa’s response to travel restrictions imposed by several countries

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   27 November 2021   South Africa’s response to travel restrictions imposed by several countries   The South...
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South Africa responds to UK’s temporary ban of Southern African flights from entering the UK

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   26 November 2021   South Africa responds to UK’s temporary ban of Southern African flights from entering...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit of HE Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, to South Africa, from 22nd-24th November, 2021

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit of HE Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, to...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 24 November 2021

2021 2021 Media Statements Meeting November - 2021
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 24 November 2021   A. Issues in the environment   1. Vaccination against the...
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SADC Extraordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ Troika Plus Personnel Contributing Countries, and the Republic of Mozambique

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   24 November 2021   SADC Extraordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ Troika Plus Personnel...
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Deputy Minister Botes to undertake a Working Visit to Denmark and Finland for Political Consultations

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   21 November 2021   Deputy Minister Botes to undertake a Working Visit to Denmark and Finland for...
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Minister Pandor concludes visit to Belgium, proceeds to the Netherlands

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   20 November 2021   Minister Pandor concludes visit to Belgium, proceeds to the Netherlands   The Minister...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya on State Visit

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   20 November 2021   President Ramaphosa to host President Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya on State...
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Minister Pandor arrives in Brussels for SA – Belgium, SA – EU Meeting

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   19 November 2021   Minister Pandor arrives in Brussels for SA – Belgium, SA – EU Meeting...
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Minister Pandor attends the 21st IORA Council of Minister’s Meeting

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   16 November 2021   Minister Pandor attends the 21st IORA Council of Minister’s Meeting   The Minister...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the official visit to Algeria by HE Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa – Algiers, 13 – 14 November 2021

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
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South African Government withdraws support for Miss SA Pageant

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   14 November 2021   South African Government withdraws support for Miss SA Pageant   The South African...
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South Africa welcomes the outcomes of the UNFCCC’s COP26/CMP16/CMA3

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   14 November 2021   South Africa welcomes the outcomes of the UNFCCC’s COP26/CMP16/CMA3   South Africa welcomes...
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Minister Pandor visits the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic

2021 Media Statements November - 2021
Media Statement   12 November 2021   Minister Pandor visits the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the Saharawi Arab...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 3 November 2021

2021 2021 Media Statements Meeting November - 2021
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 3 November 2021   A. Issues in the environment   1. 2021...
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G20 Rome Leaders’ Declaration, Rome, Italy, 30 and 31 October 2021

2021 Media Statements October 2021
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South African Government Denounces Decision by Israel to designate and brand six Palestinian civil society organisations without justification as terrorist organisations

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Statement   29 October 2021   South African Government Denounces Decision by Israel to designate and brand six Palestinian civil society...
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Minister Pandor to lead South Africa’s delegation at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rome

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Statement   28 October 2021   Minister Pandor to lead South Africa's delegation at the G20 Leaders' Summit in...
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South Africa concerned about developments in Sudan

2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   25 October 2021   South Africa concerned about developments in Sudan   South Africa is deeply concerned...
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Message by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of United Nations Day, Sunday, 24 October 2021

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Statement   24 October 2021   Message by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on...
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Minister Pandor to participate in the Second African Union (AU) – European Union (EU) Ministerial Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Statement   24 October 2021   Minister Pandor to participate in the Second African Union (AU) – European Union...
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Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to Abidjan

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Statement   22 October 2021   Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to Abidjan   The Minister of International Relations...
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Minister Pandor leads South Africa’s delegation at the Côte d’Ivoire – South Africa JCC

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Statement   19 October 2021   Minister Pandor leads South Africa’s delegation at the Côte d'Ivoire – South Africa...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to Serbia and Bulgaria

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Statement   16 October 2021   Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to Serbia and Bulgaria   The...
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Deputy Minister Botes to visit Serbia and Bulgaria

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Statement   10 October 2021   Deputy Minister Botes to visit Serbia and Bulgaria   The Deputy Minister of...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the visit of His Excellency, Dr Riad Malki, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine to the Republic of South Africa, 7 – 9 October 2021

2022 Media Statements October - 2022
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South Africa and the Netherlands pleased with the success of the virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Statement   07 October 2021   South Africa and the Netherlands pleased with the success of the virtual Global...
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Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation Summit

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Advisory   07 October 2021   Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Geneva Science and Diplomacy...
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Minister Pandor to host HE Dr Riad Malki, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine to the Republic of South Africa on an Official Visit from 7 to 9 October 2021

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Statement   07 October 2021   Minister Pandor to host HE Dr Riad Malki, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
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Meeting between HE Deputy Minister Candith Mashego-Dlamini of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and HE Dr Ahmed Hassen Al-Hammadi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Statement   06 October 2021   Meeting between HE Deputy Minister Candith Mashego-Dlamini of the Department of International Relations...
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Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation during an Extra-Ordinary virtual SADC Council of Ministers, 6 October 2021

2021 Media Statements October 2021
Media Statement   05 October 2021   Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation during an Extra-Ordinary virtual SADC Council...
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DIRCO ends employment relationship with Chief Financial Officer

2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   04 October 2021   DIRCO ends employment relationship with Chief Financial Officer   The Department of International...
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Statement by Chair of SADC Organ Troika on Engagement with His Majesty King Mswati III of eSwatini

2021 Media Statements October 2021
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 29 September 2021

2021 2021 Media Statements Meeting September - 2021
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 29 September 2021   A. Issues in the environment   1. Coronavirus Disease...
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South Africa and the United Kingdom co-hosted the Inaugural SA – UK Dialogue

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Statement   28 September 2021   South Africa and the United Kingdom co-hosted the Inaugural SA – UK Dialogue...
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South Africa and United Kingdom to co-host Cyber Dialogue

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Statement   27 September 2021   South Africa and United Kingdom to co-host Cyber Dialogue   The Republic of...
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Minister Pandor concludes visit to the UN General Assembly

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Statement   25 September 2021   Minister Pandor concludes visit to the UN General Assembly   The Minister of...
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Minister Pandor arrives in New York for the UN General Assembly

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Statement   20 September 2021   Minister Pandor arrives in New York for the UN General Assembly   The...
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South Africa to intensify efforts to get off the UK’s Red List

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Statement   19 September 2021   South Africa to intensify efforts to get off the UK’s Red List  ...
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South Africa’s message of condolences to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the passing of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Statement   18 September 2021   South Africa’s message of condolences to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on...
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 14 September 2021

2021 2021 Media Statements Meeting September - 2021
Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 14 September 2021   Statement on the virtual Special Cabinet Meeting of Tuesday, 14...
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DIRCO parts ways with Director-General

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Statement   10 September 2021   DIRCO parts ways with Director-General   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation...
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Minister Pandor to officially hand over the newly renovated Science Lab and the library to Siqongweni High School at Imbali Township, Pietermaritzburg – 11 September 2021 at 09h00

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Advisory   10 September 2021   Minister Pandor to officially hand over the newly renovated Science Lab and the...
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DIRCO and the Embassy of Vietnam to hand over masks to the Northern Cape Department of Education

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Alert   09 September 2021   DIRCO and the Embassy of Vietnam to hand over masks to the Northern...
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XIII BRICS Summit – New Delhi Declaration, 9 September 2021

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
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Minister Pandor to officially hand over the newly renovated Science Lab and the library to Siqongweni High School at Imbali Township, Pietermaritzburg – 11 September 2021 at 09h00

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Advisory   08 September 2021   Minister Pandor to officially hand over the newly renovated Science Lab and the...
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Ongoing political and security situation in the Republic of Guinea

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Statement   06 September 2021   Ongoing political and security situation in the Republic of Guinea   The South...
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Minister Pandor conveys her condolences to Ms Zanele Magwaza-Msibi’s family

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Statement   06 September 2021   Minister Pandor conveys her condolences to Ms Zanele Magwaza-Msibi’s family   The Minister...
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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes concludes visits to Poland and Romania

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Statement   04 September 2021   Deputy Minister Alvin Botes concludes visits to Poland and Romania   The Deputy...
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Speaking Notes for Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum, 3 September 2021

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Speaking Notes for Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum, 3...
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Update on Afghanistan

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Statement   2 September 2021   Update on Afghanistan   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has confirmed...
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South Africa is unable to receive Afghan refugees

2021 Media Statements September - 2021
Media Statement   1 September 2021   South Africa is unable to receive Afghan refugees   The South African Government...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 1 September 2021

2021 2021 Media Statements Meeting September - 2021
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 1 September 2021   A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT   1. Coronavirus...
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Minister Pandor to participate in a panel discussion on the protection of women in conflict-affected environments

2021 August - 2021 Media Statements
Media Release   31 August 2021   Minister Pandor to participate in a panel discussion on the protection of women...
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Deputy Minister Botes visits Poland and Romania for Bilateral Political Consultations

2021 August - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   30 August 2021   Deputy Minister Botes visits Poland and Romania for Bilateral Political Consultations   The...
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Minister Pandor to be a Keynote Speaker at the Opening Session of the Eighth Edition of the “AAAS-TWAS Summer Course on Science and Diplomacy

2021 August - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   30 August 2021   Minister Pandor to be a Keynote Speaker at the Opening Session of the...
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Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dr AK Abdul Momen, during an Official Visit to South Africa from 22 – 25 August 2021

2021 August - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   23 August 2021   Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic...
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Minister Pandor to be a guest speaker at Stellenbosch University Women Alumnae Network

2021 August - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   19 August 2021   Minister Pandor to be a guest speaker at Stellenbosch University Women Alumnae Network...
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President Ramaphosa in discussion with President-Elect Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia

2021 August - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   19 August 2021   President Ramaphosa in discussion with President-Elect Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 18 August 2021

2021 2021 August - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 18 August 2021   A. Issues In The Environment   1. Coronavirus...
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South African Government reaction to the unfolding situation in Afghanistan

2021 August - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   17 August 2021   South African Government reaction to the unfolding situation in Afghanistan   The South...
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Joint Communiqué issued by Amb. Raychelle Omamo and Dr Naledi Pandor at the Inaugural Session of the Kenya – South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), held on 11th August, 2021

2021 August - 2021 Media Statements
Joint Communiqué issued by Amb. Raychelle Omamo and Dr Naledi Pandor at the Inaugural Session of the Kenya – South...
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Minister Pandor travels to Kenya to inaugurate the South Africa – Kenya Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC)

2021 August - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   10 August 2021   Minister Pandor travels to Kenya to inaugurate the South Africa – Kenya Joint...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 4 August 2021

2021 2021 August - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 4 August 2021   A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT   1. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)...
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South Africa objects to the African Union Commission Decision to grant Israel Observer Status

2021 July - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   28 July 2021   South Africa objects to the African Union Commission Decision to grant Israel Observer...
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Deputy Minister Botes to chair the Seventh Meeting of the South Africa – Chile Joint Consultative Mechanism on 22 July 2021

2021 July - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   21 July 2021   Deputy Minister Botes to chair the Seventh Meeting of the South Africa –...
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Minister Pandor leads the South African delegation at the 16th South Africa – Russian Federation Session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)

2021 July - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   20 July 2021   Minister Pandor leads the South African delegation at the 16th South Africa –...
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Minister Pandor to deliver the Keynote Address at the Annual Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the occasion of the Nelson Mandela International Day

2021 July - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   20 July 2021   Minister Pandor to deliver the Keynote Address at the Annual Meeting of the...
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Communiqué: Namibia – South Africa Political and Diplomatic Consultations, 14 – 15 July 2021, Namibia

2021 July - 2021 Media Statements
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Minister Pandor travels to Windhoek, Namibia for Diplomatic and Political Consultations

2021 July - 2021 Media Statements
Media Release   14 July 2021   Minister Pandor travels to Windhoek, Namibia for Diplomatic and Political Consultations   The...
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Political Declaration adopted at the online Mid-Term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement under the Theme: “Non-Aligned Movement at the Centre of Multilateral Efforts in responding Global Challenges,” 13-14 July 2021

2021 July - 2021 Media Statements
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Minister Pandor leads South African delegation at the Meeting of the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation

2021 July - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   07 July 2021   Minister Pandor leads South African delegation at the Meeting of the SADC Ministerial...
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Ongoing political and security situation in the Kingdom of eSwatini

2021 July - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   01 July 2021   Ongoing political and security situation in the Kingdom of eSwatini   The South...
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Deputy Minister Botes holds Political Consultations with the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic

2021 July - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   01 July 2021   Deputy Minister Botes holds Political Consultations with the Deputy Foreign Minister of the...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 June 2021

2021 2021 June - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 June 2021   A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT   1. Adjusted Alert Level...
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South Africa reiterates its support for multilateral efforts aimed at tackling global challenges

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   29 June 2021   South Africa reiterates its support for multilateral efforts aimed at tackling global challenges...
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Matera Declaration on Food Security, Nutrition and Food Systems. A Call to Action in the time of the COVID–19 pandemic and beyond

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
Matera Declaration on Food Security, Nutrition and Food Systems. A Call to Action in the time of the COVID–19 pandemic...
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Minister Pandor arrives in Italy for G20 Ministers’ Meetings

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   28 June 2021   Minister Pandor arrives in Italy for G20 Ministers’ Meetings   The Minister of...
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Minister Pandor travels to Italy to represent South Africa in the G20 Ministers’ Meetings

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   27 June 2021   Minister Pandor travels to Italy to represent South Africa in the G20 Ministers’...
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South Africa contacts French authorities following the ill treatment of opera star Pretty Yende

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   24 June 2021   South Africa contacts French authorities following the ill treatment of opera star Pretty...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Turkey

2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   23 June 2021   Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Turkey   The Deputy of International...
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Communiqué of the Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, 23rd June, 2021, Maputo, Mozambique

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
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Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Turkey

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   17 June 2021   Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Turkey   The Deputy Minister of...
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Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a SADC-EU Ministerial Political Dialogue on 16 June 2021

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   15 June 2021   Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a SADC-EU Ministerial Political...
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Minister Pandor mourns the passing of Dr Ben Ngubane

2021 July - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   12 July 2021   Minister Pandor mourns the passing of Dr Ben Ngubane   The Minister of...
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South Africa sends condolences to Pakistan following a train crash in the Sindh province

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   11 June 2021   South Africa sends condolences to Pakistan following a train crash in the Sindh...
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South Africa declares diplomats persona non grata for abusing diplomatic privileges

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
Press Release   11 June 2021   South Africa declares diplomats persona non grata for abusing diplomatic privileges   The...
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Joint Statement at the conclusion of the Working Visit to South Africa by Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, 04 June 2021

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   4 June 2021   Joint Statement at the conclusion of the Working Visit to South Africa by...
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South Africa and Cuba commemorates 27 years of diplomatic relations based on solidarity and cooperation

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
Media Release   03 June 2021   South Africa and Cuba commemorates 27 years of diplomatic relations based on solidarity...
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Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   02 June 2021   Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations   1....
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BRICS Joint Statement on Strengthening and Reforming the Multilateral System

2021 June - 2021 Media Statements
BRICS Joint Statement on Strengthening and Reforming the Multilateral System   1. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations of the...
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Minister Pandor to participate in a virtual Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   31 May 2021   Minister Pandor to participate in a virtual Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of...
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South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on Ensuring respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   30 May 2021   South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution...
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Joint Communiqué at the conclusion of the Official Discussions of the State Visit of His Excellency French President, Emmanuel Macron, to South Africa

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 26 May 2021

2021 2021 May - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 26 May 2021   A. Issues in the environment   1. Coronavirus Disease...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to participate in a panel discussion focussing on Africa Month at the University of Limpopo

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   25 May 2021   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to participate in a panel discussion focussing on Africa Month...
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Minister Pandor to welcome Members of Pan-African Parliament

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Media Release   23 May 2021   Minister Pandor to welcome Members of Pan-African Parliament   The Minister of International...
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South Africa to deliver tonnes of maize meal to support Zimbabwe victims of 2019 flooding

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Press Release   23 May 2021   South Africa to deliver tonnes of maize meal to support Zimbabwe victims of...
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Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr Frederick Shava, on a Working Visit to South Africa

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   21 May 2021   Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of...
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Minister Pandor to address Media at 10h00 ahead of DIRCO Budget Vote Speech at 14h00 – 20 May 2021

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Media Advisory   19 May 2021   Minister Pandor to address Media at 10h00 ahead of DIRCO Budget Vote Speech...
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BRICS Deputy Ministers to discuss the situation in the Middle East

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   16 May 2021   BRICS Deputy Ministers to discuss the situation in the Middle East   The...
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South African Government strongly condemns Israel’s unjust attacks on civilians in Palestine especially on the most vulnerable, children, women and the elderly

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   14 May 2021   South African Government strongly condemns Israel’s unjust attacks on civilians in Palestine especially...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 12 May 2021

2021 2021 May - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 12 May 2021   A. Issues in the environment   1. Coronavirus Disease...
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President Akufo-Addo to grace opening of PAP Session

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Press Release   12 May 2021   President Akufo-Addo to grace opening of PAP Session   H E Nana Addo...
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Deputy Minister Botes to anchor a symposium on South Africa’s role in fostering multilateralism

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Media Advisory   10 May 2021   Deputy Minister Botes to anchor a symposium on South Africa’s role in fostering...
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Clashes between Israelis and Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   8 May 2021   Clashes between Israelis and Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque   The South African Government...
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South Africa and the UK holds a Joint Ministerial Commission in the UK

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   06 May 2021   South Africa and the UK holds a Joint Ministerial Commission in the UK...
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Minister Pandor to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign and Development Ministerial Meeting on 4 and 5 May 2021, in London, UK

2021 May - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   03 May 2021   Minister Pandor to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign and Development Ministerial...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 21 April 2021

2021 2021 April - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 21 April 2021   A. Issues in the environment   1. Temporary suspension...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host the Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

2021 April - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   14 April 2021   Deputy Minister Botes to host the Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs...
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Communiqué of the Extraordinary Double Troika Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community Maputo, Republic of Mozambique, 8th April 2021

2021 April - 2021 Media Statements
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Deputy Minister Botes makes follow-up visit to the Western Cape

2021 April - 2021 Media Statements
Media Alert   07 April 2021   Deputy Minister Botes makes follow-up visit to the Western Cape   The Deputy...
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South Africans evacuated from Mozambique; mortal remains repatriated

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   30 March 2021   South Africans evacuated from Mozambique; mortal remains repatriated   The Department of International...
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South Africa reinforces its Mission in Mozambique in the wake of attacks

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   27 March 2021   South Africa reinforces its Mission in Mozambique in the wake of attacks  ...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on a Back-to-School campaign in Limpopo

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Alert   26 March 2021   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on a Back-to-School campaign in Limpopo   The Deputy...
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Statement on the occasion of the Meeting of the Annual Consultations between the Republic of South Africa and Canada held on 25 March 2021

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   25 March 2021   Statement on the occasion of the Meeting of the Annual Consultations between the...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 24 March 2021

2021 2021 March - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 24 March 2021   A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT   1. Vaccination...
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President Ramaphosa to attend funeral of His Excellency President John Magufuli of the United Republic of Tanzania

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   22 March 2021   President Ramaphosa to attend funeral of His Excellency President John Magufuli of the...
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President Ramaphosa to host Working Visit by President Masisi of Botswana

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   19 March 2021   President Ramaphosa to host Working Visit by President Masisi of Botswana   His...
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President expresses condolences at the passing of President Magafuli of the Republic of Tanzania

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   18 March 2021   President expresses condolences at the passing of President Magafuli of the Republic of...
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Media Statement on the Virtual Meeting between the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigrant Affairs of the Republic of Yemen, Dr Ahmed Bin Mubarak, 16 March 2021

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   16 March 2021   Media Statement on the Virtual Meeting between the Minister of International Relations and...
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Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a virtual Meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers on 12 and 13 March 2021

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   11 March 2021   Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a virtual Meeting of...
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 10 March 2021

2021 2021 March - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 10 March 2021   A. Issues In The Environment   1. Attacks and...
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South Africa observes Commonwealth Day

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   09 March 2021   South Africa observes Commonwealth Day   On 08 March 2021, countries of the...
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Joint Press Statement – Meeting of the Leaders’ Network with United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, 9 March 2021

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Joint Press Statement – Meeting of the Leaders’ Network with United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, 9 March 2021   On...
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Minister Pandor to visit schools in Stellenbosch as part of DIRCO’s “Back to School Campaign”

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Invite   04 March 2021   Minister Pandor to visit schools in Stellenbosch as part of DIRCO’s “Back to...
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South Africa congratulates Adv Dumisa Ntsebeza’s on his appointment to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights

2021 February - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   10 February 2021   South Africa congratulates Adv Dumisa Ntsebeza’s on his appointment to the African Court...
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Statement of the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 9 February 2022

2022 February - 2022 Media Statements Meeting
Statement of the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 9 February 2022   A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT   1. State of...
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South Africa completes its two-year term as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council

2021 January - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   01 January 2021   South Africa completes its two-year term as an elected member of the United...
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President Ramaphosa to address virtual World Economic Forum Davos Dialogues

2021 January - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement 26 January 2021 President Ramaphosa to address virtual World Economic Forum Davos Dialogues President Cyril Ramaphosa will on...
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South Africa condemns the detention of leaders in Myanmar

2021 February - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   01 February 2021   South Africa condemns the detention of leaders in Myanmar   The Government of...
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President Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Modi affirm strong relations between South Africa and India

2021 February - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   4 February 2021   President Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Modi affirm strong relations between South Africa and...
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South Africa hands over chairship of the African Union

2021 February - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   5 February 2021   South Africa hands over chairship of the African Union   South Africa will...
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 10 February 2021

2021 2021 February - 2021 Media Statements Meeting Speeches
Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 10 February 2021   A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT   1. State of the...
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South Africa condemns drone attacks directed at various targets in Saudi Arabia

2021 February - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   13 February 2021   South Africa condemns drone attacks directed at various targets in Saudi Arabia  ...
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 24 February 2021

2021 2021 February - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 24 February 2021   A. Issues In The Environment   1. Class of 2020...
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Minister Pandor conveys South Africa’s message of condolences to Botswana on the passing of former Foreign Minister Archie Mogwe

2021 February - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   27 February 2021   Minister Pandor conveys South Africa’s message of condolences to Botswana on the passing...
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Minister Pandor visits the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   28 March 2021   Minister Pandor visits the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait...
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Distressed South African citizens in Mozambique accounted for

2021 March - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   29 March 2021   Distressed South African citizens in Mozambique accounted for   The South African High...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 9 June 2021

2021 2021 June - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 9 June 2021   A. Issues in the Environment   1. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)...
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Joint Communiqué issued by Dr GNM Pandor and Dr AK Abdul Momen at the conclusion of a Working Meeting held on 24 August 2021

2021 August - 2021 Media Statements
Joint Communiqué issued by Dr GNM Pandor and Dr AK Abdul Momen at the conclusion of a Working Meeting held...
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Ambassador Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations delivers her maiden statement on Security Council Reform

2021 January - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   25 January 2021   Ambassador Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations delivers...
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South Africa welcomes the entry-into-force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

2021 January - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   22 January 2021   South Africa welcomes the entry-into-force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear...
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Minister Pandor to reflect on South Africa’s tenure in the UNSC and as the chair of the African Union, 20 January 2021 at 16h00

2021 January - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   20 January 2021   Minister Pandor to reflect on South Africa’s tenure in the UNSC and as...
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Minister Naledi Pandor conveys condolences on the passing away of His Excellency, Dr General (Rt) Sibusiso Moyo, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe

2021 January - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   20 January 2021   Minister Naledi Pandor conveys condolences on the passing away of His Excellency, Dr...
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Statement on virtual Special Cabinet Meeting of 19 January 2021

2021 2021 January - 2021 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on virtual Special Cabinet Meeting of 19 January 2021   1.1 Cabinet held a virtual Special Meeting on Tuesday,...
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Minister Pandor to deliver the opening address for AUDA NEPAD 6th Annual Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa

2021 January - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   19 January 2021   Minister Pandor to deliver the opening address for AUDA NEPAD 6th Annual Programme...
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South Africa welcomes forthcoming elections in Palestine

2021 January - 2021 Media Statements
Press Statement   16 January 2021   South Africa welcomes forthcoming elections in Palestine   The Government of South Africa...
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Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, H E Mr Sabri Boukadoum, on a Working Visit to South Africa

2021 January - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   11 January 2021   Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of The People’s Democratic...
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Minister Pandor saddened by the passing away of Ambassador Kubheka

2021 January - 2021 Media Statements
Media Statement   11 January 2021   Minister Pandor saddened by the passing away of Ambassador Kubheka   The Minister...
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South Africa’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council – December 2020

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Press Release 01 December 2020 South Africa’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council – December 2020 Today, 1 December...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 2 December 2020

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 2 December 2020 A. Issues In The Environment 1. Increase in Coronavirus Disease...
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Minister Pandor to preside over an AU meeting focusing on the AFCFTA and Silencing the Guns

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 02 December 2020 Minister Pandor to preside over an AU meeting focusing on the AFCFTA and Silencing the...
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South Africa welcomes the unanimous adoption of Security Council Resolution 2553 on Security Sector Reform

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 04 December 2020 South Africa welcomes the unanimous adoption of Security Council Resolution 2553 on Security Sector Reform...
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President saddened by passing of Ambassador Lenin Shope

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 5 December 2020 President saddened by passing of Ambassador Lenin Shope President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness...
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Working Visit to South Africa by President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 18 December 2020 Working Visit to South Africa by President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Felix...
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AU Chair supports ECCAS position regarding the situation in Central African Republic

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 26 December 2020 AU Chair supports ECCAS position regarding the situation in Central African Republic African Union Chairperson,...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host a Bilateral Meeting with the French Minister Delegate Franck Riester

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 02 November 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to host a Bilateral Meeting with the French Minister Delegate Franck Riester...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates Dr John Pombe Magufuli as President-elect of the United Republic of Tanzania

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 3 November 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates Dr John Pombe Magufuli as President-elect of the United Republic of...
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 4 November 2020

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 4 November 2020 1. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. The 2020 Medium...
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Minister Pandor to represent South Africa as the country accedes to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation with South East Asian nations

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Invite 08 November 2020 Minister Pandor to represent South Africa as the country accedes to the Treaty of Amity...
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Minister Pandor to host her DRC counterpart for Political Consultations

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Invite 09 November 2020 Minister Pandor to host her DRC counterpart for Political Consultations The Minister of International Relations...
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Minister Pandor to participate on the African Forum on Women Peace and Security

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Advisory 10 November 2020 Minister Pandor to participate on the African Forum on Women Peace and Security The Minister...
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President to participate in high-level meeting on reinforcing multilateralism

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 10 November 2020 President to participate in high-level meeting on reinforcing multilateralism President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday,...
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Joint Statement: Reinforcing Multilateralism together building on the United Nations 75th Anniversary Declaration, Madrid, 10 November 2020

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Joint Statement: Reinforcing Multilateralism together building on the United Nations 75th Anniversary Declaration, Madrid, 10 November 2020 We, the Heads...
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South Africa sends condolences to the State of Palestine on the passing away of Dr Saeb Erekat

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 11 November 2020 South Africa sends condolences to the State of Palestine on the passing away of Dr...
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South Africa condemns bomb attack at World War I cemetery in Jeddah

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 12 November 2020 South Africa condemns bomb attack at World War I cemetery in Jeddah The South African...
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AU Chair calls for calm between Saharawi and Morocco

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 12 November 2020 AU Chair calls for calm between Saharawi and Morocco The Chairperson of the African Union...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Chakwera of Malawi on a Working Visit

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 12 November 2020 President Ramaphosa to host President Chakwera of Malawi on a Working Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa...
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South Africa embarks on Bushiri extradition process

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 15 November 2020 South Africa embarks on Bushiri extradition process Government is able to confirm that fugitives Mr...
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Minister Naledi Pandor conveys condolences on the passing away of His Excellency, Walid Al-Moallem, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 16 November 2020 Minister Naledi Pandor conveys condolences on the passing away of His Excellency, Walid Al-Moallem, Minister...
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South Africa and Malawi cooperation

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 17 November 2020 South Africa and Malawi cooperation South Africa and Malawi enjoy cordial relations conducted at the...
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 18 November 2020

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 18 November 2020 A. Issues in the environment 1. 12th Brazil, Russia, India, China...
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President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Ambassadors- and High Commissioners-Designate

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 19 November 2020 President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Ambassadors- and High Commissioners-Designate President Cyril Ramaphosa...
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Minister Pandor leads a Ministerial delegation to a meeting with Lesotho

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 19 November 2020 Minister Pandor leads a Ministerial delegation to a meeting with Lesotho The Minister of International...
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Minister Pandor refutes the allegations contained in the Sunday Independent Newspaper

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 22 November 2020 Minister Pandor refutes the allegations contained in the Sunday Independent Newspaper The Minister of International...
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Minister Pandor congratulates Prof. Skelton on her re-election to the Committee on the Rights of the Child

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 26 November 2020 Minister Pandor congratulates Prof. Skelton on her re-election to the Committee on the Rights of...
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Minister Pandor to lead SA delegation at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Media Statement 02 September 2020 Minister Pandor to lead SA delegation at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting The Minister of...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 9 September 2020

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 9 September 2020 A. Issues in the environment 1. Update on the Coronavirus...
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Deputy Minister Botes to receive United Kingdom (UK) Government’s donation to the Solidarity Fund

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Media Advisory 13 September 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to receive United Kingdom (UK) Government’s donation to the Solidarity Fund The...
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South Africa to underpin multilaterism at virtual 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Media Statement 18 September 2020 South Africa to underpin multilaterism at virtual 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly...
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South Africa to commemorate 75th anniversary of the United Nations

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Media Advisory 21 September 2020 South Africa to commemorate 75th anniversary of the United Nations President Cyril Ramaphosa will today,...
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South Africa to address the General Debate of the virtual 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Media Statement 22 September 2020 South Africa to address the General Debate of the virtual 75th Session of the United...
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 23 September 2020

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 23 September 2020 Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 23 September 2020...
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South Africa to reaffirm commitment to partnership for Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Media Statement 23 September 2020 South Africa to reaffirm commitment to partnership for Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa President...
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Minister Pandor to participate in a virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Alliance for Multilateralism

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Media Statement 24 September 2020 Minister Pandor to participate in a virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Alliance for Multilateralism The...
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President Ramaphosa to address virtual UNGA75 Summit on Biodiversity

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Media Statement 29 September 2020 President Ramaphosa to address virtual UNGA75 Summit on Biodiversity President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Wednesday,...
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SA agreement with South East Asian bloc opens up a host of opportunities, Daily Maverick, by Hilton Fisher, 30 September 2020

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
SA agreement with South East Asian bloc opens up a host of opportunities, Daily Maverick, by Hilton Fisher, 30 September...
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President extends condolences on passing of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Media Statement 30 September 2020 President extends condolences on passing of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah President Cyril...
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Media Briefing on easing of international travel restrictions

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Media Advisory 30 September 2020 Media Briefing on easing of international travel restrictions Following the address by the President, his...
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Re-opening of the borders and ports of entry for international travellers – Questions and Answers

2020 Media Statements September - 2020
Re-opening of the borders and ports of entry for international travellers – Questions and Answers When will borders be opened...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 5 August 2020

2020 August - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 5 August 2020 A. Focus on Corruption 1. Abuse of resources for...
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President Ramaphosa to participate in SADC’s virtual Organ Troika Summit

2020 August - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 05 August 2020 President Ramaphosa to participate in SADC’s virtual Organ Troika Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa will later...
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Minister Pandor saddened by the passing away of Ambassador Nkadimeng

2020 August - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 07 August 2020 Minister Pandor saddened by the passing away of Ambassador Nkadimeng The Minister of International Relations...
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Deputy Minister Botes to address virtual dialogue on Silencing the Guns

2020 August - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 11 August 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to address virtual dialogue on Silencing the Guns The Deputy Minister of...
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Minister Pandor to participate on the United Nations Security Council Debate on the Pandemics and Sustainable Peace – Today, 12 August 2020 – 16h00 – 17h30

2020 August - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 12 August 2020 Minister Pandor to participate on the United Nations Security Council Debate on the Pandemics and...
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Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a virtual meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers

2020 August - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 13 August 2020 Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a virtual meeting of the SADC...
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Minister Pandor hosts webinar with women diplomats on gender equality

2020 August - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 13 August 2020 Minister Pandor hosts webinar with women diplomats on gender equality The Minister of International Relations...
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel Peace Agreement

2020 August - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 14 August 2020 United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel Peace Agreement The South African Government has noted with...
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President of South Africa and AU Chairperson’s statement on unconstitutional change of Government of Mali

2020 August - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 19 August 2020 President of South Africa and AU Chairperson’s statement on unconstitutional change of Government of Mali...
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President Ramaphosa reprimands Minister Mboweni for inappropriate comment

2020 August - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 24 August 2020 President Ramaphosa reprimands Minister Mboweni for inappropriate comment The President of the Republic of South...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 26 August 2020

2020 August - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 26 August 2020 A. Issues in the Environment 1. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Alert...
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Minister Pandor to host the 2020 Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum

2020 August - 2020 Media Statements
Media Advisory 26 August 2020 Minister Pandor to host the 2020 Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum The Minister of International...
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Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of Friday, 10 July and 12 July 2020

2020 July - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of Friday, 10 July and 12 July 2020 1. Update on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)...
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Minister Pandor expresses her condolences on the passing of Zindzi Mandela, South Africa’s Ambassador to Denmark

2020 July - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 13 July 2020 Minister Pandor expresses her condolences on the passing of Zindzi Mandela, South Africa’s Ambassador to...
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Joint Press Release: 14th European Union – South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue, July 2020 (by Video Conference)

2020 July - 2020 Media Statements
Joint Press Release: 14th European Union - South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue, July 2020 (by Video Conference) 1. The European...
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Employment Opportunities in the African Union (AU)

2020 July - 2020 Media Statements
Employment Opportunities in the African Union (AU) ADVERT FOR THE AU COMMISSION POSITIONS The Department of International Relations and Cooperation...
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Minister Pandor to participate in a Virtual Meeting of the UN General Assembly to observe the annual Nelson Mandela International Day

2020 July - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 17 July 2020 Minister Pandor to participate in a Virtual Meeting of the UN General Assembly to observe...
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South Africa’s Message of Condolence on the passing of US Congressman and Civil Rights Activist, John Lewis

2020 July - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 18 July 2020 South Africa’s Message of Condolence on the passing of US Congressman and Civil Rights Activist,...
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Minister Pandor congratulates Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng following her appointment to a UN role

2020 July - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 19 July 2020 Minister Pandor congratulates Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng following her appointment to a UN role The Minister...
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President salutes late US Congressman John Lewis

2020 July - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 20 July 2020 President salutes late US Congressman John Lewis President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the...
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Message of Condolence by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the Passing of Tata Andrew Mlangeni

2020 July - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 22 July 2020 Message of Condolence by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the...
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President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Tanzania following passing of former President Benjamin Mkapa

2020 July - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 24 July 2020 President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Tanzania following passing of former President Benjamin Mkapa President Cyril...
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Deputy Minister Botes visits the Karoo and Southern Cape as part of Cabinet deployment to combat Gender-Based Violence and COVID-19

2020 July - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 29 July 2020 Deputy Minister Botes visits the Karoo and Southern Cape as part of Cabinet deployment to...
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South Africa’s Statement regarding protests in America following the death of Mr George Floyd

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 02 June 2020 South Africa’s Statement regarding protests in America following the death of Mr George Floyd The...
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Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Thursday, 4 June 2020

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Thursday, 4 June 2020 1. North High Court Judgment of Tuesday, 2...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host a webinar on Diplomacy and Youth in the age of COVID-19 pandemic

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 09 June 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to host a webinar on Diplomacy and Youth in the age of...
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Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 10 June 2020

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 10 June 2020 1. Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) 1.1 At its...
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President Ramaphosa conveys condolences on the passing of President Pierre Nkurunziza

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 10 June 2020 President Ramaphosa conveys condolences on the passing of President Pierre Nkurunziza His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa,...
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President Ramaphosa convenes Virtual Meeting of the AU Bureau and Regional Economic Communities

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 11 June 2020 President Ramaphosa convenes Virtual Meeting of the AU Bureau and Regional Economic Communities President Cyril Ramaphosa,...
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Courtesy call on President Cyril Ramaphosa by Lesotho Prime Minister Dr Moeketsi Majoro

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 12 June 2020 Courtesy call on President Cyril Ramaphosa by Lesotho Prime Minister Dr Moeketsi Majoro His Excellency,...
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African Union and FOCAC to co-host China-Africa Solidarity Summit on COVID-19

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 17 June 2020 African Union and FOCAC to co-host China-Africa Solidarity Summit on COVID-19 President Cyril Ramaphosa will,...
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AU Chair to provide public update on continental strategy to fight COVID-19

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 17 June 2020 AU Chair to provide public update on continental strategy to fight COVID-19 His Excellency, President...
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President Ramaphosa congratulates new Burundi President on his election and inauguration

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 18 June 2020 President Ramaphosa congratulates new Burundi President on his election and inauguration His Excellency President Ramaphosa,...
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South Africa congratulates the elected members of the United Nations Security Council for the term 2021-2022

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 19 June 2020 South Africa congratulates the elected members of the United Nations Security Council for the term...
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Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of 24 June 2020

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of 24 June 2020 1. South African Airways (SAA) Business Rescue Plan 1.1 Cabinet...
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Media Statement by South Africa on the commemoration of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations, 26 June 2020

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement by South Africa on the commemoration of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations, 26 June...
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Communiqué of the Extraordinary African Union (AU) Bureau of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government Video-Teleconference Meeting on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), 27 June 2020

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Communiqué of the Extraordinary African Union (AU) Bureau of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government Video-Teleconference Meeting on...
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President Ramaphosa congratulates Dr Lazarus Chakwera on his election as President of Malawi

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
President Ramaphosa congratulates Dr Lazarus Chakwera on his election as President of Malawi Chairperson of the Africa Union His Excellency...
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Deputy Minister Botes to visit the COVID-19 Humanitarian Staging Area at ORTIA

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Invite 29 June 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to visit the COVID-19 Humanitarian Staging Area at ORTIA The Deputy Minister...
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South Africa condemns Israel’s planned annexation of Palestinian territories

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 30 June 2020 South Africa condemns Israel's planned annexation of Palestinian territories The South African Government remains gravely...
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Deputy Minister Botes to visit the COVID-19 Humanitarian Staging Area at ORTIA

2020 June - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 30 June 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to visit the COVID-19 Humanitarian Staging Area at ORTIA The Deputy Minister...
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Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad

2020 May - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 03 May 2020 Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad Since the announcement of the State of Disaster by...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa to participate in the Non-Aligned Movement Online Summit COVID-19

2020 May - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 04 May 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa to participate in the Non-Aligned Movement Online Summit COVID-19 President Cyril Ramaphosa...
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South African Government hasn’t pulled the plug on Qatar to repatriate South Africans

2020 May - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 06 May 2020 South African Government hasn’t pulled the plug on Qatar to repatriate South Africans The Department...
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Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 12 and 13 May 2020

2020 May - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 12 and 13 May 2020 A Special Cabinet Meeting was held on a...
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Annexation is a threat to Palestine’s existence

2020 May - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 15 May 2020 Annexation is a threat to Palestine’s existence The South African Government expresses its deep concern...
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Minister Pandor to virtually brief Media on Repatriation of stranded South Africans abroad – Thursday, 21 May 2020, 08h45 for 09h00 – 10h00

2020 May - 2020 Media Statements
Media Advisory 20 May 2020 Minister Pandor to virtually brief Media on Repatriation of stranded South Africans abroad - Thursday,...
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Updates on Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad

2020 May - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 21 May 2020 Updates on Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad Following the declaration of the State of...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates new Lesotho Prime Minister

2020 May - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 23 May 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates new Lesotho Prime Minister His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the...
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The Continent celebrates 57th Africa Day

2020 May - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 24 May 2020 The Continent celebrates 57th Africa Day On 25 May 2020, the African continent will mark...
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Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 27 May 2020

2020 May - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 27 May 2020 1. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in South Africa...
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Minister Pandor to lead webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent

2020 May - 2020 Media Statements
Media Alert 27 May 2020 Minister Pandor to lead webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent The...
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Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 15 April 2020

2020 2020 April - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 15 April 2020 A virtual Special Cabinet Meeting was held today, 15 April...
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DIRCO assures stranded South Africans of its commitment to assist them to return back home

2020 April - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 18 April 2020 DIRCO assures stranded South Africans of its commitment to assist them to return back home...
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Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 20 April 2020

2020 April - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 20 April 2020 A virtual Special Cabinet Meeting was held on Monday, 20...
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President Ramaphosa to engage African business leaders

2020 April - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 21 April 2020 President Ramaphosa to engage African business leaders In line with decision of the Extended African...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation

2020 April - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 23 April 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation this...
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President participates in global collaboration on COVID-19 tools

2020 April - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 24 April 2020 President participates in global collaboration on COVID-19 tools President Cyril Ramaphosa participated today, Friday, 24...
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Communiqué of the Teleconference Meeting of the Bureau of the Assembly of the AU Heads of State and Government with Chairpersons of the Regional Economic Communities of the AU, 29 April 2020

2020 April - 2020 Media Statements
Communiqué of the Teleconference Meeting of the Bureau of the Assembly of the AU Heads of State and Government with...
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NATJOINTS Update on the repatriation process of South African citizens residing in Wuhan

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 04 March 2020 NATJOINTS Update on the repatriation process of South African citizens residing in Wuhan A week...
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President Ramaphosa congratulates President Fauré Essozimna on his re-election as President of Togo

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 05 March 2020 President Ramaphosa congratulates President Fauré Essozimna on his re-election as President of Togo President Cyril...
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South Africa observes Commonwealth Day

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 9 March 2020 South Africa observes Commonwealth Day Today, Monday, 9 March 2020, Commonwealth countries are celebrating Commonwealth...
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President hosts Prime Minister Fayez Al Sarraj of Libya

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 10 March 2020 President hosts Prime Minister Fayez Al Sarraj of Libya President Cyril Ramaphosa has hosted Prime...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 11 March 2020

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 11 March 2020 Statement on the Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 11 March 2020...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address a symposium on SA’s chairing of the AU, University of Venda

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 11 March 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address a symposium on SA’s chairing of the AU, University of...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address a symposium on SA’s chairing of the AU, University of Venda

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Media Invite 11 March 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address a symposium on SA’s chairing of the AU, University of...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister of Togo

2020 April - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 11 April 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister of Togo The...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 12 February 2020

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 12 February 2020 Statement on the Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 12 February 2020...
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President to address Ubuntu Awards Ceremony

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 14 February 2020 President to address Ubuntu Awards Ceremony President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Saturday 15 February 2020,...
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Minister Pandor to host her Portuguese counterpart for bilateral consultations

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 20 February 2020 Minister Pandor to host her Portuguese counterpart for bilateral consultations The Minister of International Relations and...
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Minister Pandor concludes fruitful talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 21 February 2020 Minister Pandor concludes fruitful talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal The Minister...
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Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the High-Level Segment UN Human Rights Council

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 23 February 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the High-Level Segment UN Human Rights Council The Deputy...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes working visit to Geneva

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 27 February 2020 Deputy Minister Botes concludes working visit to Geneva The Deputy Minister of the Department of...
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President directs evacuation of South Africans from China following Corona Virus outbreak

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 27 February 2020 President directs evacuation of South Africans from China following Corona Virus outbreak President Cyril Ramaphosa...
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Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union on the agreement between HE Mr. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan and Dr Riek Machar to form a Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement   20 February 2020   Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union on the agreement between HE...
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South Africa donates electoral material to the Central African Republic

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 04 December 2020 South Africa donates electoral material to the Central African Republic The South African Government is...
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The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation saddened by the passing of Ambassador Lenin Shope

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 07 December 2020 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation saddened by the passing of Ambassador Lenin Shope...
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Rebuttal of France.24 article dated 6 December 2020 on Western Sahara – Decision of the 14th Extraordinary Summit on Silencing the Guns, 6 December 2020

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 07 December 2020 Rebuttal of France.24 article dated 6 December 2020 on Western Sahara - Decision of the...
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Statement on virtual Special Cabinet Meeting of 9 December 2020

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on virtual Special Cabinet Meeting of 9 December 2020 A virtual Special Cabinet Meeting was held yesterday Wednesday, 9...
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Minister Pandor to host her Japanese counterpart for Bilateral Talks

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 11 December 2020 Minister Pandor to host her Japanese counterpart for Bilateral Talks The Minister of International Relations...
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DIRCO to host a Media Briefing on International Relations and Cooperation in 2020

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Advisory 11 December 2020 DIRCO to host a Media Briefing on International Relations and Cooperation in 2020 Members of...
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Minister Pandor to host the Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister on Working Visit to Pretoria – Tomorrow, Monday, 14 December 2020

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 13 December 2020 Minister Pandor to host the Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister on Working Visit to Pretoria –...
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President Ramaphosa expresses condolences on the passing of Prime Minister of eSwatini

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 14 December 2020 President Ramaphosa expresses condolences on the passing of Prime Minister of eSwatini President Cyril Ramaphosa...
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President undertakes Working Visit to Mozambique for SADC Meeting

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 14 December 2020 President undertakes Working Visit to Mozambique for SADC Meeting President Cyril Ramaphosa is participating today,...
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Minister Pandor to partake in the 20th IORA Council of Minister’s Meeting

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 15 December 2020 Minister Pandor to partake in the 20th IORA Council of Minister's Meeting The Minister of...
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South Africa co-hosts Event commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Declaration on Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples

2020 December - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 17 December 2020 South Africa co-hosts Event commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Declaration on Granting of Independence...
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South Africa calls for calm in Iraq

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 3 January 2020 South Africa calls for calm in Iraq The South African Government is alarmed by the...
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South Africa conveys its sincere condolences to the Government and People of Ukraine following the tragic aircraft crash near Tehran

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 8 January 2020 South Africa conveys its sincere condolences to the Government and People of Ukraine following the...
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President Ramaphosa to host Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on an Official Visit

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 09 January 2020 President Ramaphosa to host Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on an Official Visit President Cyril...
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President Ramaphosa to host Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on an Official Visit

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 09 January 2020 President Ramaphosa to host Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on an Official Visit President Cyril...
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President calls for peaceful resolution of US-Iran tension

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 10 January 2020 President calls for peaceful resolution of US-Iran tension President Cyril Ramaphosa has held discussions with...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of an Official Visit of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia to South Africa

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Joint Communiqué on the occasion of an Official Visit of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia to South Africa...
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DIRCO to host Africa Heads of Missions Conference

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 12 January 2020 DIRCO to host Africa Heads of Missions Conference The Department of International Relations and Cooperation...
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Minister Pandor to attend the Fifth Raisina Dialogue Conference and co-chair South Africa – India JMC in India, 14-17 January 2020

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 13 January 2020 Minister Pandor to attend the Fifth Raisina Dialogue Conference and co-chair South Africa – India...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa extends condolences to the Sultanate of Oman

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 13 January 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa extends condolences to the Sultanate of Oman President Cyril Ramaphosa extends condolences...
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President Ramaphosa will not attend Davos and London events

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 16 January 2020 President Ramaphosa will not attend Davos and London events The Presidency can confirm that President...
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Joint Communiqué of the 10th Session of the Joint Ministerial Commission between the Republic of India and the Republic of South Africa, New Delhi, 17 January 2020

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Joint Communiqué of the 10th Session of the Joint Ministerial Commission between the Republic of India and the Republic of...
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Deadline for Ubuntu Awards 2020 nominations

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 20 January 2020 Deadline for Ubuntu Awards 2020 nominations The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Invite 21 January 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith...
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Postponement of the Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo by Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Advisory 22 January 2020 Postponement of the Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo by Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini Due to unforeseen circumstances,...
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Deputy Minster Botes embarks on a Back-to-School campaign

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Invite 22 January 2020 Deputy Minster Botes embarks on a Back-to-School campaign The Deputy Minister of International Relations and...
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President Ramaphosa to address the South African Heads of Missions Conference in Pretoria

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Invite 26 January 2020 President Ramaphosa to address the South African Heads of Missions Conference in Pretoria Members of...
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South Africa’s Statement on the United States Proposed Middle East Peace Plan

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 29 January 2020 South Africa’s Statement on the United States Proposed Middle East Peace Plan The Government of...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 30 January 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo The Deputy Minister of International...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 31 January 2020

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 31 January 2020 Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Invite 31 January 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith...
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Minister Pandor to host her Netherlands counterpart for a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC)

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Invite 31 January 2020 Minister Pandor to host her Netherlands counterpart for a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) The...
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South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit on a Working Visit to South Africa

2020 January - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 31 January 2020 South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit on a Working Visit to South Africa The President...
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Statement by the Minister of Health Statement on the Coronavirus

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 01 February 2020 Statement by the Minister of Health Statement on the Coronavirus The South African government wishes...
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Minister Pandor to host her Netherlands counterpart for a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC)

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 03 February 2020 Minister Pandor to host her Netherlands counterpart for a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) The...
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Joint Communiqué of the Inaugural Meeting of the South Africa – The Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation, 3 February 2020

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Joint Communiqué of the Inaugural Meeting of the South Africa – The Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation, 3 February 2020...
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Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the launch of the Mapungubwe Institute’s Publication: Africa and the World: Navigating Shifting Geopolitics

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Invite 03 February 2020 Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the launch of the Mapungubwe Institute’s Publication:...
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President Ramaphosa to host Chancellor Merkel on Official Visit

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 03 February 2020 President Ramaphosa to host Chancellor Merkel on Official Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Mpumalanga

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 04 February 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Mpumalanga The Deputy Minister of International...
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President conveys condolences at passing of President Moi

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 04 February 2020 President conveys condolences at passing of President Moi President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Mpumalanga

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Invite 05 February 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Mpumalanga The Deputy Minister of International...
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DIRCO to host the 2020 edition of the Ubuntu Awards

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Invite 07 February 2020 DIRCO to host the 2020 edition of the Ubuntu Awards The Department of International Relations...
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President Ramaphosa departs South Africa for Ethiopia for AU Summit

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 07 February 2020 President Ramaphosa departs South Africa for Ethiopia for AU Summit His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President...
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President Ramaphosa assumes the Chairship of the African Union

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 09 February 2020 President Ramaphosa assumes the Chairship of the African Union President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Sunday...
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DIRCO to host the 2020 edition of the Ubuntu Awards

2020 February - 2020 Media Statements
Media Invite 13 February 2020 DIRCO to host the 2020 edition of the Ubuntu Awards The Department of International Relations...
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President Ramaphosa departs to the Republic of Congo for Working Visit

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 11 March 2020 President Ramaphosa departs to the Republic of Congo for Working Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa has...
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President postpones Meeting with AU Commissioners

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Media Advisory 17 March 2020 President postpones Meeting with AU Commissioners President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in his capacity as Chair...
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Minister Pandor and her German Counterpart, Mr Heiko Maas, co-chaired the Tenth Meeting of the South Africa-Germany Bi-National Commission, 20 March 2020

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 20 March 2020 Minister Pandor and her German Counterpart, Mr Heiko Maas, co-chaired the Tenth Meeting of the...
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Media Briefing to further unpack Government’s Intervention Measures on COVID-19

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Media Advisory 23 March 2020 Media Briefing to further unpack Government’s Intervention Measures on COVID-19 Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address...
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Media Briefings to further unpack Government’s Intervention Measures on COVID-19

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Media Advisory 23 March 2020 Media Briefings to further unpack Government’s Intervention Measures on COVID-19 Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address...
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Media Briefing to update Government’s Lockdown Intervention Measures on COVID-19

2020 March - 2020 Media Statements
Media Advisory 31 March 2020 Media Briefing to update Government’s Lockdown Intervention Measures on COVID-19 Ministers representing the COVID -19...
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President to address the nation

2020 April - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 9 April 2020 President to address the nation President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 9 April 2020 address the...
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South Africa concerned about the allegations of discrimination and stigmatisation of Africans in China

2020 April - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 12 April 2020 South Africa concerned about the allegations of discrimination and stigmatisation of Africans in China As...
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African Union Chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa, appoints Special Envoys to mobilise international economic support for continental fight against COVID-19

2020 April - 2020 Media Statements
Media Statement 12 April 2020 African Union Chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa, appoints Special Envoys to mobilise international economic support for...
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President Ramaphosa to chair meeting of the African Union Bureau

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Statement 05 October 2020 President Ramaphosa to chair meeting of the African Union Bureau President Cyril Ramaphosa will, in his...
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Minister Pandor to chair the 37th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), 13-14 October 2020

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Statement 12 October 2020 Minister Pandor to chair the 37th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union...
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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes to participate in a virtual Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Statement 13 October 2020 Deputy Minister Alvin Botes to participate in a virtual Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting The...
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Minister Pandor to hand over PPEs in the Western Cape

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Alert 16 October 2020 Minister Pandor to hand over PPEs in the Western Cape The Minister of International Relations...
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Minister Pandor hands over PPEs and other necessities in the Western Cape

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Statement 19 October 2020 Minister Pandor hands over PPEs and other necessities in the Western Cape The Minister of...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 21 October 2020

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 21 October 2020 A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. The Economic...
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President Ramaphosa to chair second Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Statement 22 October 2020 President Ramaphosa to chair second Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union African Union (AU) Chairperson,...
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SADC Day of Solidarity with the Republic of Zimbabwe

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Statement 25 October 2020 SADC Day of Solidarity with the Republic of Zimbabwe Today, 25 October, marks the day...
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South Africa and the Netherlands to co-host a virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue for Southern Africa

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Statement 26 October 2020 South Africa and the Netherlands to co-host a virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue for Southern...
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South Africa welcomes the 50th ratification of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Statement 26 October 2020 South Africa welcomes the 50th ratification of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear...
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Statement regarding the resumption of the Trilateral Negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (DERD)

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Statement 26 October 2020 Statement regarding the resumption of the Trilateral Negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (DERD)...
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Statement on the Virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Negotiating Parties of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) held on 27 October 2020

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Statement 28 October 2020 Statement on the Virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Negotiating Parties of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam...
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Minister Pandor to lead webinar commemorating UN Day

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Advisory 28 October 2020 Minister Pandor to lead webinar commemorating UN Day The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation,...
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South Africa and the Netherlands co-host successful virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Statement 28 October 2020 South Africa and the Netherlands co-host successful virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue South Africa and...
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South Africa’s Vote on Women Peace and Security Resolution at the United Nations Security Council

2020 Media Statements October - 2020
Media Statement 31 October 2020 South Africa’s Vote on Women Peace and Security Resolution at the United Nations Security Council...
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Commemoration of the 43rd United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 27 November 2020 Commemoration of the 43rd United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People On...
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South Africa calls for calm in the Middle East, following the assassination of Iran’s Dr Mohsehn Fakhrizadeh

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 28 November 2020 South Africa calls for calm in the Middle East, following the assassination of Iran’s Dr...
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South Africa condemns acts of terrorism in Jeddah – Saudi Arabia

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Statement 29 November 2020 South Africa condemns acts of terrorism in Jeddah - Saudi Arabia The South African Government...
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Deputy Minister Botes to lead commemoration of UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

2020 Media Statements November - 2020
Media Advisory   29 November 2020   Deputy Minister Botes to lead the commemoration of the UN International Day of...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 December 2019

2019 2019 December - 2019 Media Statements Meeting
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 December 2019   Statement on the Cabinet Ordinary Meeting held at Union Buildings,...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host Bilateral Consultations with his Italian counterpart – Media Invite

2019 December - 2019 Media Statements
Media Invite   12 December 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to host Bilateral Consultations with his Italian counterpart   The...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host bilateral consultations with his Italian counterpart – 11 December 2019

2019 December - 2019 Media Statements
Media Statement   11 December 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to host bilateral consultations with his Italian counterpart   The...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to the Ninth ACP Summit in Kenya

2019 December - 2019 Media Statements
Media Statement   10 December 2019   Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to the Ninth ACP Summit in Kenya...
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Deputy Minister Botes leads South African delegation at the Ninth ACP Summit

2019 December - 2019 Media Statements
Media Statement   07 December 2019   Deputy Minister Botes leads South African delegation at the Ninth ACP Summit  ...
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Deputy Minister Mashigo-Dlamini to speak at the launch of the UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty

2019 December - 2019 Media Statements
Media Invite   05 December 2019   Deputy Minister Mashigo-Dlamini to speak at the launch of the UN Global Study...
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Joint Communiqué between the Government of Ghana and the Government of South Africa, on the occasion of a Working Visit to Ghana, at the invitation of the Government of Ghana, of His Excellency Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, from 4th to 5th December, 2019

2019 December - 2019 Media Statements
Joint Communiqué between the Government of Ghana and the Government of South Africa, on the occasion of a Working Visit...
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President pays Working Visits to Guinea Conakry, Ghana and Togo

2019 December - 2019 Media Statements
Media Statement   03 December 2019   President pays Working Visits to Guinea Conakry, Ghana and Togo   President Cyril...
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Minister Pandor to deliver the eulogy at the Memorial Service of the Saharawi Ambassador to South Africa

2019 Media Statements November - 2019
Media Advisory   30 November 2019   Minister Pandor to deliver the eulogy at the Memorial Service of the Saharawi...
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Postponement of the Annual Diplomatic Fun Fair

2019 Media Statements November - 2019
 Media Statement   29 November 2019   Postponement of the Annual Diplomatic Fun Fair   Due to unforeseen circumstances, the...
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Minister Pandor sends message of condolences following the passing of the Saharawi Ambassador to South Africa

2019 Media Statements November - 2019
Media Statement   29 November 2019   Minister Pandor sends message of condolences following the passing of the Saharawi Ambassador...
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United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

2019 Media Statements November - 2019
Media Statement   29 November 2019   United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People   This year...
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DIRCO to brief visiting African journalists on SA’s approach to its role as Chair of the AU

2019 Media Statements November - 2019
Media Invite   26 November 2019   DIRCO to brief visiting African journalists on SA’s approach to its role as...
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South Africa’s Statement on current developments in the State of Palestine

2019 Media Statements November - 2019
Media Statement   24 November 2019   South Africa’s Statement on current developments in the State of Palestine   The...
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Conclusion of the Diplomatic Conference on the adoption of the Mining, Agricultural and Construction Equipment (MAC) Protocol

2019 Media Statements November - 2019
Media Statement   22 November 2019   Conclusion of the Diplomatic Conference on the adoption of the Mining, Agricultural and...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini leads South Africa’s delegation to the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Japan

2019 Media Statements November - 2019
Media Statement   19 November 2019   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini leads South Africa’s delegation to the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting...
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Minister Pandor to address media on South Africa’s Presidency of the UNSC

2019 Media Statements November - 2019
Media Advisory   15 November 2019   Minister Pandor to address media on South Africa’s Presidency of the UNSC  ...
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Minister Pandor to host a symposium on the best path to a prosperous Zimbabwe

2019 Media Statements November - 2019
Media Advisory   14 November 2019   Minister Pandor to host a symposium on the best path to a prosperous...